Delmonico

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed numerous dead roaches throughout facility. Observed dead roaches on floors, in corners, underneath equipment, in cold holding units, on shelves in prep areas, and storage areas and in interior of cabinets in dining room. Instructed to remove all dead roaches in facility and clean affected areas.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: observed burned area on white cutting board on prep area across from middle cookline. Instructed to replace or resurface said white cutting board so that it shall be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed grease dripping builup on and underneath flat top grill in front cookline and in between flat top grill and fryer in front cookline. Observed grease and black buildup on stove in middle and rear cooklines and wok station in middle cookline. Instructed to clean and remove all grease buildup from cooking equipment in front, middle and rear cooklines and maintain. Instructed food contact surfaces of cooking equipment shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed non working right handwashing sink in women's washroom. No water pressure. Instructed to repair non working right handwashing sink in women's washroom and maintain. Observed slow draining mop sink in rear of facility. Instructed to repair mop sink for proper drainage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed buildup and food debris on floors, on shelves and in interior of cabienets in rear prep, middle prep, front prep, employee changing/break room and rear storage room with utility sink. Instructed to clean in said areas and maintain. Observed buildup on interior of floor drains next to wok station in middle and in front prep area across from flat top grill. Instructed to clean interior of floor drains in said area and maintain. Observed debris and gray buildup on interior of mop sink in rear of facility. Instructed to clean interior of mop in rear of facility. Observed soiled walls in utility room and stained ceiling throughout middle and rear prep areas. Instructed to smoothly repaint in said areas for ease of cleanability.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed grout missing in between tiles throughout facility. Instructed to smoothly replace missing grout in between tiles in all prep areas(front, middle, and rear), storage room with utility sink, dishwashing area, hallways and walk in cooler for ease of cleanability. Observed broken and missing light shields in rear of facility were cookline and walk in freezer are located. Instructed to replace all missing and broken light shields in rear of facility with solid shields where cookline and walk in freezer are located.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed unused fryer in rear by back exit and unused white freezer in middle prep area. Instructed to remove all unused equipment and equipment unecessary to operation of facility.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed missing or nonworking lights in all hoods throughout facility. Instructed to replace or repair nonworking lights in all hoods throughout facility and maintain. Observed dim lighting in break room and non working light across from cookline in rear where walk in freezer is located. Instructed to replace or repair all dim and non working lights to increase light intensity in said areas.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches throughout facility. Observed dead roaches on floors, in corners, underneath equipment, on shelves and in interior of cabinets in dining room. Instructed to remove all dead roaches in facility and clean affected areas.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed four live roaches crawling on box in rear storage area and floor in rear prep area.instructed to eliminate roach activity in facility, recommended pest control service facility on or after 8/28/2025 to eliminate roach activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed unwrapped single use knives and forks for consumer self service stored with handles down next to registers in dining area. Instructed to store unwrapped single use knives and forks for consumer self service with the handles up so that unwrapped knives and forks are not contaminated by consumers or employees. Corrected on site unwrapped single use knives and forks for consumer self service stored with handles up before conclusion of inspection.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed non working right handwashing sink in womne's washroom. Instructed to repair non working right handwashing sink in women's washroom and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed buildup and food debris on floors, on shelves and in interior of cabienets in rear prep, middle prep, front prep, employee changing/break room and rear storage room with utility sink. Instructed to clean in said areas and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grout missing in between tiles throughout facility. Instructed to smoothly replace mssing grout in between tiles in all prep areas(front, middle, and rear), storage room with utility sink, dishwashing area, hallways and walk in cooler for ease of cleanability.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing or nonworking lights in all hoods throughout facility. Instructed to replace or repair nonworking lights in all hoods throughout facility and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean grease build up from the shelving holding cooking equipment in the rear.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed right metered handsink in the womens restroom in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under and behind cooking equipment in the front and rear prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label sugar, flour, corn meal food storage containers in the rear prep area.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility reusing single service grocery bags to store food items inside of two door freezer and walk-in freezer in the kitchen. Instructed to not reuse single service bags and store food items in food grade containers.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam trays stored facing up at the cook line in the front prep area. Instructed to invert trays to protect from overhead contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as a liner on the bottom shelf of cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed to remove cardboard to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy dust accumulation on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Shelves at front cook line not clean, Food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors not clean behind cook line, dirt and grease build-up noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found 8 live cockroaches behind hand wash sinks in Main prep area and along wall base behind Front cook line, Instructed manager to eliminate insects activity in affected areas, Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed flour, salt and sugar out of the original containers and in bulk containers by the prep station without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods with common name that are out of the original containers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed old food debris and garbage in multiple floor drains throughout kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed four burnt out light-bulbs in the hood in the rear prep areas. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found old food debris and garbage in multiple floor drains throughout kitchen. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found an incomplete pest control log book. Found no inspection receipts (at least twice a year per code) on-site from 2021 at time of inspection and no updated pest control license with an idph 051 number. Instructed to have a pest control log book on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 5 live cockroaches on the walls near the three compartment sink and behind the clean dish storage racks in the dishwashing area. Instructed to remove all roaches, clean/sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found old food debris and garbage in multiple floor drains throughout kitchen. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found towels stored in food preparation area in between use. Instructed manager to store wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use .

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards throughout food preparation area with deep cuts. Instructed to resurface and maintain or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found ceilings located in main rear prep area filled with dust . Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found light in utility area missing light shield. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grab & go food items (pies, cake, cookies, muffins etc.) on display not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, list major allergens, business name and address where made and packaged. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found towels stored in food preparation area in between use. Instructed manager to store wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use .

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards throughout food preparation area with deep cuts. Instructed to resurface and maintain or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gaskets on hot holding located next to 3 comp sink. Instructed to replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found ceilings located in main rear prep area filled with dust . Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found light in utility area missing light shield. Must provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found the following previous core violations not corrected by correct by date from inspection report# 2345344: 10. 6-301.14 noted no handwashing signage at any prep handsink and in men's and women's washrooms. Instructed to provide. 25. 3-603.11 observed menu board without a disclosure and reminder on the menu for all items that can be ordered with raw or undercooked animal food products (ex. Eggs any style). Cdph consumer advisory guide was given as an example. Note: eggs observed in walk-in cooler unit had no documentation (invoice nor marking on box) that they were pasteurized eggs. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued. 47. 4-501.11 observed torn door gaskets inside of the 3 door reach in prep cooler located behind the front service counter. Instructed to replace. 49. 4-601.11(b) observed grease buildup on vent hoods, cooking equipment and walls in the…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grab & go food items (pies, cake, cookies, muffins etc.) on display not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, list major allergens, business name and address where made and packaged. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gaskets inside of the 3 door reach in prep cooler located behind the front service counter. Instructed to replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on vent hoods, cooking equipment and walls in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out light-bulb in the entrance way from the dining room to the prep area where dry storage is located. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non compliance from report #2222438 on 9/18/18. Previous core violations not corrected: (58) pa 100-0367: no allergen training certificate for certified managers, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b), meat slicer not cleaned properly, encrusted food found behind blade. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12. Utility pipe running on floor of grill station, instructed to elevate for proper floor cleaning

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

Inspector’s note: No sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, using a small container to fill with soap to wash utensils, instructed to set up 3-comp sink properly when washing utensils.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Inadequate food protection, found soiled cleaning equipment and metal small parts stored above open food containers ( sugar tubs ) in kitchen area, instructed to keep food store protected from contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005 (a)

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 3 live cockroaches crawling under triple door cooler in kitchen prep area. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control recommended. Serious citation issued. 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Several food item in kitchen missing label ( salt, sugar....) instructed to label.

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment stored above food prep tables, instructed to keep away.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, food shelves,rolling bases of bulk product containers with accumulated grease and food debris and the interior of the coolers, under grill with accumulated grease and/or food debris. Instructed to clean the interior and exterior of all equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor through out the facility, in food prep areas and storage areas with accumulated debris, food debris and grease. Also observed all of the floor drains with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors and floor drains

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged section of walls, peeling paint behind can goods shelf. Instructed to install durable smooth surface.

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

Inspector’s note: No sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, using a small container to fill with soap to wash utensils, instructed to set up 3-comp sink properly when washing utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, rolling bases of bulk product containers with accumulated grease and food debris and the interior of the coolers with accumulated grease and/or food debris. Instructed to clean the interior and exterior of all equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor throught out the facility prep areas with accumulated debris, food debris and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Facility does not have a current pest control contract. Instructed to provide and maintain a current pest control contract. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, rolling bases of bulk product containers with accumulated grease and food debris and the interior of the coolers with accumulated grease and/or food debris. Instructed to clean the interior and exterior of all equipment

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor throught out the facility prep areas with accumulated debris, food debris and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink waste pipe under the right basin leaking, the walk in cooler condensate line leaking and the 3 door reach in cooler condensate line leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of all cooking equipment and the interior of the coolers with accumulated grease and/or food debris. Instructed to clean the interior and exterior of all equipment

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor throught out the facility prep areas with accumulated debris, food debris and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken wall tiles creating gaps in the walls and between the wall and ceiling in the main prep area and baseboards loose and hanging from the wall with accumulated food debris on them behind the main cook line. Also observed accumulated grease hanging from the hood vents at the main cook line. Instructed to replace the broken wall tiles, seal gaps in the wall and between the walls and ceilings, clean and maintain the baseboards and the hood vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink waste pipe under the left basin leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

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 live roach activity, 1 roach crawling on a soiled food pan under the 3 compartment sink and 1 crawling on the wall across from the walk in freezer. Also observed live fruit fly activity in the food prep area, approximately 8 on the exterior wall of the walk in freezer and the wall adjacent to it and 10-12 flying around next to the walk in freezer and the main food prep line near the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize the above noted areas and provide additional pest control to eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unlabeled food items inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to label all food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of all cooking equipment and the interior of the coolers with accumulated grease and/or food debris. Instructed to clean the interior and exterior of all equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor throught out the facility, in food prep areas and storage areas with accumulated debris, food debris and grease. Also observed all of the floor drains with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors and floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken wall tiles creating gaps in the walls and between the wall and ceiling in the main prep area and baseboards loose and hanging from the wall with accumulated food debris on them behind the main cook line. Also observed accumulated grease hanging from the hood vents at the main cook line. Instructed to replace the broken wall tiles, seal gaps in the wall and between the walls and ceilings, clean and maintain the baseboards and the hood vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink waste pipe under the left basin leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).

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

Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler door gasket in front prep area in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.(New violation).

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove, grill, sides of grill) not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact of front prep counter in prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining( Floors under heavy equipment, grill, stove areas not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink. front prep counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep areas, by 3 compartment sink, rear storage kitchen areas, floors need re-grouting).

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Damaged/stained and missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, shall be provided. Ceiling tiles in prep areas, above prep table not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Missing cove molding on wall by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/replaced).

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Damaged/broken, or missing light shields in prep areas, and above prep tables shall be repaired/replaced).

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Found/observed no inspection summary report displayed, posted, visible to consumers, or in premises at time of inspection, mgmt. was advised that the inspection summary report must de displayed, posted and visible to all customers per city of Chicago code. Citation issued 7-42-010(B). Serious violation.

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

Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers in prep areas, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers in prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove, grill, sides of grill) not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact of front prep counter in prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, grill, stove areas not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink. front prep counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep areas, by 3 compartment sink, rear storage kitchen areas, floors need re-grouting.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained and missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, shall be provided. Ceiling tiles in prep areas, above prep table not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Missing cove molding on wall by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged/broken, or missing light shields in prep areas, and above prep tables shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving and ledges of shelving under prep tables and counters with accumulatyed food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor inside of the walk in freezer with accumulated ice and food debris. Instructed to clean, remove excess ice and maintain the floor of the walk in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor throughout the facility with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site to take temperatures of food. Instructed to provide and maintain a metal stem thermometer to take temperatures of food.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no proof of food handler education. Instructed to provide and maintain proof of food handler education.

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

Inspector’s note: Strainers with loose wires, torn rubber gaskets at front prep cooler doors, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior shelves of prep and walk-in cooler not clean, grease and food debris noted, prep table and food shelves through out not clean, heavy grease build-up noted on ventilation hood, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing grout through out kitchen's floor tiles, greasy and dirty floor behind cooking line

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing metal stem thermometer in several coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk-food containers not labeled in kitchen area, instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Chipped and cracked utensils found in kitchen, instructed to use sound, good repair utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Torn rubber gaskets at front prep cooler doors, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Heavy grease build-up noted on ventilation hood, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Deli meat slicer at front prep area not clean, food debris stuck on blade cover, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in walk-in cooler not clean along wall base and behind shelves, instruted to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing wall tiles at rear prep kitchen, instructed to replace.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inaccurate metal stem thermometer, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Must regrout floors in front of the rear walk-in freezer and in front of the rear fire exit door. Must clean and sanitize floors throughout rear cooking areas to remove grease build-up at corners and food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize walls at rear kitchen area with food splashes.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet base at 3-comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly label all cooked/pre-cooked foods in walk in cooler and freezer in order to monitor fifo process.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the deep fryer in the front prep area. Must detail clean and maintain storage racks in rear by walk in freezer and interior of reach in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must regrout floors in front of cooking equipment and prep tables in prep area in front of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace water stained ceiling tile in rear above reach in cooler. Must seal hole in wall on the left side behind the walk in freezer. Must seal cracks/crevices in wall tiles and walls through out as needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak coming from the wall panel behind the rear exposed hand sink in the rear prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Unused wash cloths must be stored in a bucket of sanitizing solution.

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 10 small live flies in the rear around around the walk in freezer and 8 in the side front storage area along with 1 live medium size roach. Instructed to eliminate all live activity, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly label all cooked/pre-cooked foods in walk in cooler and freezer in order to monitor fifo process.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the deep fryer in the front prep area. Must detail clean and maintain storage racks in rear by walk in freezer and interior of reach in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior/exterior of all floor drains and floors in corners.

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

Inspector’s note: Must regrout floors in front of cooking equipment and prep tables in prep area in front of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain ventilation hoods in cooking areas. Must detail clean and maintain ceiling tiles in prep and storage areas

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace water stained ceiling tile in rear above reach in cooler. Must seal hole in wall on the left side behind the walk in freezer. Must seal cracks/crevices in wall tiles and walls through out as needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak coming from the wall panel behind the rear exposed hand sink in the rear prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Unused wash cloths must be stored in a bucket of sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly label all cooked/pre-cooked foods in walk in cooler and freezer in order to monitor fifo process.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replaced all badly damaged interior garbage cans and bulk ingredient containers in prep and rear storage area. Must provide covering above steam table to protect food stored on the steam table from dust/contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain can opener, interior of all reach in coolers, interior/exterior of cooking equipments and all shelves/prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal drainboard to the 3-comp. Sink that allows utensil to frain back into sink. Must repair leak at the base of the left faucet on the 3-comp.sink in the prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice scoop in a clean bin/container when not in use.

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 25 live small flies on the walls and multi use utensils in the prep and storage areas. Instructed to clean/sanitize the affected areas and eliminate all fly activity.violation #7-38-020 citation #70228-12 issued

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly label all cooked/pre-cooked foods in walk in cooler and freezer in order to monitor fifo process.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi use pans stored on top of prep tables in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replaced all badly damaged interior garbage cans and bulk ingredient containers in prep and rear storage area. Must provide covering above steam table to protect food stored on the steam table from dust/contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain can opener, interior of all reach in coolers, interior/exterior of cooking equipments and all shelves/prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior surfaces of ice maker, blade coverings for meat slicer not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor not clean behind cooking line and grain storage area, instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all storage areas, inside walk in coolers and freezers. Must remove excessive food debris under all prep and storage tables, in all corners and under/around all heavy equipments. Must keep all floors dry in prep area as much as possible.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken wall tiles and missing grout for floor tiles, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain all ceiling tiles and walls in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shields for kitchen's ceiling light fixtures, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Minor leak under hand wash sink in main kitchen, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal drainboard to the 3-comp. Sink that allows utensil to frain back into sink. Must repair leak at the base of the left faucet on the 3-comp.sink in the prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice scoop in a clean bin/container when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER, BLADE COVERINGS FOR MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI.

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. FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING LINE AND GRAIN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. BROKEN WALL TILES AND MISSING GROUT FOR FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MINOR LEAK UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

Inspector’s note: Refer to previous report for description

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

Inspector’s note: Refer to previous report for description

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

Inspector’s note: Refer to previous report for description

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Refer to previous report for description

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

Inspector’s note: Refer to previous report for description.

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

Inspector’s note: Refer to previous report for description.

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

Inspector’s note: Refer to previous report for description.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Refer to previous report for description.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON TRAY CARTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED ESPECIALLY AT CORNERS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH WORKING THERMOMETER KEPT IN EASY TO READ AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER PROPERLY, ENCRUSTED FOODS NOTED BEHIND BLADE .

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 FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. ALSO MUST GROUT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3COMP SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND AT THE FAR END OF KITCHEN.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR .