Spinzer Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 25, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report #2642827 dated 9/16/26 #38-inadequate pest control, found over 30 live small flies scattered throughout the dish room, prep area, and washroom in the basement. Also found 3 live roaches on 1st floor washroom door frame and 1 on hand wash sink in same. 2 live roaches in gasket of rear prep area cooler. 1 roach on shelf next to basement walk-in cooler. 1 roach inside 1st floor small oven. Instructed to eliminate all pest activity in all affected areas. Additional pest control service is required. Priority violation. 7-42-090. Clean and sanitize all surfaces. Continue caulking and sealing all cracks, crevices, openings, etc.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Food scoop laying on top of food items in basement bulk food containers. Instructed manager to store scoop handles up above food items or protected outside containers to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

2. Sep 23, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical12 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food item, tamarind sauce, stored in buckets that previously held hand soap. Instructed not to store food items inside soap or other chemical buckets. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food was discarded: value $10 and 20#.

     Official wording (code 28)

     Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation not corrected in specified time frame from inspection report 2642827 dated 9/16/26 #38-inadequate pest control, found over 50 live small flies scattered throughout the dish room, prep area, and washroom in the basement. Also found 50 rodent droppings throughout the basement. Also found 8 live roaches in the basement area: 5 inside igloo cooler, 1 on walk-in cooler exterior wall, 1 on floor in prep area, and 1 in rear area receipt printer. Instructed to eliminate all pest activity in all affected areas. Additional pest control service is required. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-42-090. Clean and sanitize all surfaces.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed screen door in basement broken and torn from frame. Must repair/install screen door if open doors are needed for ventilation.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed disposable containers and pots/pans on shelves at the basement and kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates, utensils, pots/pans to prevent dust accumulation.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of food items in basement. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above food items in container to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of most freezers and on the and walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed to repair or replace all broken/torn gaskets.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: FOUND THE BLADE ON THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. Cutting or piercing parts of openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags being used to store food items in refrigerators located in rear kitchen prep and basement prep area. Instructed to use food grade bags or containers to store food items.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on the interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, and shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair 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 crates and bins, unused equipment (fryer, coolers/freezers, etc.) throughout prep area on first floor and basement area. Must remove and clean area. Remove all unnecessary items and store all else to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation filters with a build up of dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of helping prevent possible contamination of foods being prepared.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Sep 16, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical10 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at all hand washing sink in basement. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 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 tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the upstairs prep cold holding units, such as 3lbs of beef at 65.2f, 3 dozen of eggs at 67.8f and heavy cream at 67.4f. Manager discarded and denatured all cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed upstairs prep coolers not maintaining proper temperature 66.2-70.5f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control, found about 15 live fruit flies scattered through out dish room and washroom in the basement. Also found about 50 dropping throughtout the basement. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in basement walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags being used to store food items in refrigerators located in rear kitchen prep and basement prep area. Instructed to use food grade bags or containers to store food items.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled interior in all coolers and freezer chests. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all non-food contact surfaces.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation filters with a build up of dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of helping prevent possible contamination of foods being prepared.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Mar 21, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Mar 13, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance door sweep. Must rodent proof front entrance door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Basement 3-compartment sink missing stoppers. Instructed manager must provide addtional stoppers for basement 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling ceiling paint above basement prep area 3-compartment sink. Must remove peeling ceiling paint at said location.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Found the following previous core violation from report #2600509 dated on 08/21/24 not corrected-#47 must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Instructed manager said previous core violation must be corrected by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Aug 21, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean (interior top and bin). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

     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: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the box freezer. Must not use cardboard boxes as food container must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificates is required on site.instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Sep 25, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage for all handsinks used by food employees and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food items stored on the floor in the basement walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor 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: 3-307.11 observed no splash guard between exposed handsink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink in basement. Instructed the person in charge they must install a washable splashguard and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed multiple food handling employees not wearing hair restraints while preparing food. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all food-handling employees wear hair restraints while preparing food and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on doors of all cooling equipment in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace gaskets and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered trash receptacles in both employee toilet rooms. Instructed the person in charge to provide covered trash receptacles for employee toilet rooms and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed employee toilet room door not self-closing in basement. Instructed the person in charge to install a self-closing mechanism for the employee toilet room door and maintain it.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed two food handling employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificates to comply with idph food handler requirements.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Sep 18, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage for all handsinks used by food employees and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 mouse droppings on the floor behind the toilet in the employee toilet room on the first floor. Instructed the person in charge to remove all rodent droppings, clean surfaces, and maintain premises free of pest. Recommended receiving additional pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the basement walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor 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: Observed no splash guard between exposed handsink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink in basement. Instructed the person in charge they must install a washable splashguard and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food handling employees not wearing hair restraints while preparing food. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all food-handling employees wear hair restraints while preparing food and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on doors of all cooling equipment in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace gaskets and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacles in both employee toilet rooms. Instructed the person in charge to provide covered trash receptacles for employee toilet rooms and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee toilet room door not self-closing in basement. Instructed the person in charge to install a self-closing mechanism for the employee toilet room door and maintain it.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors, along walls and corners throughout the establishment. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two food handling employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificates to comply with idph food handler requirements.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. May 23, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags being used to stroe food items in refrigerators located in rear kitchen prep and basement prep area. Instructed to use food grade bags or containers to store food items.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled interior in all coolers and freezer chests. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all non-food contact surfaces.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent covers in all toilet rooms with dust build-up. Instructed to clean, remove dust and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the floor in basement prep area. Instructed to repair and ensure that floor remains smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Apr 7, 2021 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site during inspection. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.11-observed no hand washing sink in dishwashing area in basement where 3-compartment sink and mop sink are located. Must install a hand washing sink at dishwashing area. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11-observed milk crates being used to elevate food storage in walk in cooler in basement. Must remove crates and store food onto shelving.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site while tcs foods like beef and chicken were being prepared and served. Instructed to have a person in charge on site at all times with a city of chicago food manager certificate while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. Feb 17, 2021 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in dishwashing area in basement where 3-compartment sink and mop sink are located. Must install a hand washing sink at dishwashing area. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used to elevate food storage in walk in cooler in basement. Must remove crates and store food onto shelving.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

12. Feb 3, 2021 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in dishwashing area in basement where 3-compartment sink and mop sink are located. Must install a hand washing sink at dishwashing area. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14-observed no hand washing signage at the exposed sinks located in rear first floor prep area and in basement prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 4 glueboards stored in oven at first floor prep area. Observed 1 dead cockroach. Instructed to remove from oven.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 135 mice droppings throughout establishment. Observed approximately 100 mice droppings under basement stairs and along walls, approximately 25 mice droppings found in rear storage room behind wooden boards, and approximately 10 mice droppings were found behind crates by basement stairs and ice cream cold holding unit. Must remove all evidence of pest activity and clean area. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used to elevate food storage in walk in cooler in basement. Must remove crates and store food onto shelving.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave with food splatters. Must clean and maintain.

      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: Observed build up of food debris and grim on interior of microwave located in rear first floor prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed crates and bins throughout prep area on first floor and near basement stairs. Must remove and clean area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

13. Dec 22, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at the exposed sinks located in rear first floor prep area and in basement prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs items held at improper temperature underneath heat lamps located at front service area: chicken samosas held at 129.6f, beef puffs held at 125.6f, and various fried vegetables held at 104.0f. Management voluntarily discarded and denatured approximately 5lbs of product valued at approximately $30. Instructed to hold all hot tcs items at or above 135f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak underneath prep cooler located in basement prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak at faucet on additional 3 compartment sink located in basement prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed main 3 compartment sink located in basement dish washing area draining slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in either all gender toilet room located on first floor and in basement. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grim on interior of microwave located in rear first floor prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease and grime on side of and beneath all equipment located in rear first floor prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small hole in wall in basement across from pizza oven. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease and grime on vent inside prep cooler located across from flat top grill. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

14. Sep 25, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employeeh health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 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: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide the cleaning supplies kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      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: All ready to eat cooked tcs foods held over 24 hours in the cooler must be properly labeled and dated with expiration date. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      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 labeled all dry bulk food containers in the basement prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on the mop sink. Instructed to install to be located to be able to serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls close to the front entrance door by devon ave not in good repair. Must repair make the walls smooth easily cleanable. Missing floor tiles below the foam cup containers. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls thru -out the rear prep area with food stained and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover inside the employee's washroom in the basement with dust build-up. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield on the light bulb inside the walk in cooler and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All certified food service manager must obtain an allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Jul 5, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Jun 12, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical11 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities unable to maintain adequate temperatures. Front prep one door cooler ranging in temperatures between 43.7f to 47.1f with yogurt found at 51.3f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 40f or below, cdph contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods found held at improper temperatures: chicken and cheese patties at 125.6f, vegetable fritters at 129.2f both in hot holding display case. Yogurt at 51.3f in small one door cooler. Chic peas at 103.7f in hot holding unit. Instructed all cold foods must be held at 40f or below. Hot foods held at 140f or above. 10 lbs with an estimated value of $20.00 discarded. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed front prep exposed hand sink not accessible. Found blocked by shelving with stored items on shelving. Also rear prep exposed hand sink not accessible for washing hands, dirty pots and pans being stored inside the sink. Instructed hand washing sinks must be accessible at all times. Management removed. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed foods not protected during storage in the following coolers: observed raw beef stored on top shelving directly above fresh cilantro and cooked foods. Raw eggs stored directly on top of containers of cooked meats both inside the rear prep tall reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked rice and raw eggs stored over fresh tomatoes and prepared sauces both inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to properly store all potentially hazardous foods at all times in all coolers. Management rearranged both coolers. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during initial inspection while foods were being prepared and served to a customer. Manager was telephoned upon my arrival and arrived one hour later. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All pre-packaged prepared foods in front display cooler for sale must be properly labeled with product name, list of ingredients, business name and address. All prepared foods in basement preezers must be labeled and dated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wooden shelving in the front prep must be painted/sealed.--- dirty shelving noted in the 1st floor washroom, and all shelving throughout 1st floor rear prep. Must clean ans maintain.---must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside freezers. Must use food grade disposable bags or washable containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the basement. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring. Dirty floors under the basement to go container storage. Must clean and maintain.---all stored items must be elevated from the floors 6" or above throughout the front prep and basement dry storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a smooth, cleanable ceiling above all prep, food storage and dish washing areas throughout the basement or encase all plumbing piping with hard plastic.---walls in poor repair with open seams, cracks, crevices at the 1st floor rear prep and 1st floor washroom. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.---dirty walls and ceiling throughout the 1st floor rear prep with excessive grease and food splatter. Dirty wall at the basement to go storage shelving. Must clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive grease and food splatter on light shield throughout the 1st floor rear prep and missing shield end caps in same area. Must clean and replace shield end caps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install an hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels at the three compartment sink in the basement dry food storage room. Sink being used to wash dishes at this time.---inoperable ventilation above the basement prep gas stoves and no ventilation above the large gas bread oven must provide ventilation or remove oven.---plastic bag being used as a means of repair under the basement prep exposed hand sink. Must remove plastic bag and properly repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide internal thermometers for all coolers, freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees must not store bicycles inside the basement prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No proof of training, proof of new employee status or certificates available for all employees working at this time of inspection. Must provide documentation for all required employees.

17. Nov 7, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

18. Oct 31, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the following previous minor violations from inspection report #2028216 dated 4/12/2017 not corrected:-#30) noted food items stored in tin cans inside the refrigeration units and also noted assorted food items stored in grocery bags. Instructed to store all food items in approved food grade containers. #32) noted inner lid of chest freezer broken at the basement food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain or replace.#33) instructed to detail clean all cooking equipment at the first floor prep area especially the shelves at the prep area, inside refrigeration unit and display counters with dirt, food spills and food debris......noted heavy ice build up inside chest freezers and upright freezers at the basement food prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain. #38) noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink and at the utility sink. Instructed to repair and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking pipping at the bottom of 3 compartment sink by the bathroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

19. Apr 12, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at the following areas:-basement 3 compartment sinks-69.5f/68.5f,hand wash sinks- 66.7/77.9f, bathroom 69.4f. Manager immediately called for repairs. Instructed to have hot and cold running water on site at all times. Critical violation #7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served (chicken, samusa, beef etc) instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times. Serious violation #7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted food items stored in tin cans inside the refrigeration units and also noted assorted food items stored in grocery bags. Instructed to store all food items in approved food grade containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted inner lid of chest freezer broken at the basement food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean all cooking equipment at the first floor prep area especially the shelves at the prep area, inside refrigeration unit and display counters with dirt, food spills and food debris......noted heavy ice build up inside chest freezers and upright freezers at the basement food prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a hand wash sink by the second 3 compartment sink of the basement prep area...must also replace or replace the springs of the sprayer nozzle at the same sink....noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink and at the utility sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

20. Aug 26, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    9 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: Store all single service untensils with handles facing out to prevent contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed black mildewy caulking around exposed hand sink on 1 st floor main cooking area. Observed new caulking needed in washbowl sink in employee washroom on 1st floor main kitchen. Observed raw wood shelf in front food service area. Raw wood shelf is accross from hot holding unit and to the right of reach in refirgerator/cold hold unit.must paint or seal raw wood so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave located in front service area unclean with caked on food debris. Microwave must be cleaned and maintained. Observed interior of refrigerators need to be cleaned. Observed interior of all cases that hold dry snacks need to be cleaned.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean in front service area along walls and under shelves. Clean in detail all floors in corners. Observed broken floor tiles in main cooking area under stoves and fyers. Replace all cracked broken floor tiles. Observed floors by exit door leading to basement unclean. Clean and restore surface of floor to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls in 1 st floor washroom in kitchen need repair behind toilet. Observed hole in wall. Restore all walls to a smooth easily cleanable surface.observed wall behind stove sheet metal peeling away from wall. Reattach metal to wall. Observed cover missing from condenser in walk in cooler located in basement cooking area. Install cover of condenser so that all food is protected.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light sheild above 3 compartment sink located in basement. 3 compartment sink located in non cooking room used for dry storage. Observed sink stoppers needed for 3 compartment sink located in basement cooking room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed room in basement off of cooking area containing sump pump. This room contains alot of old unusable equipemnt and clutter. Remove any old unusable equipment and maintain room accessible for pest control.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed long handled scoops needed in all food product. Provide long handled scoops to prevent bare hand contact from contaminating food. Maintain long handled scoops. Observed wiping cloths stored on counters. Wiping cloths need to be stored within sanitizer when not in use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Additional idph food handler information provided.

21. Aug 4, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and in freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). broken/damaged floor tiles in 1st floor, shall be reapired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Drain pipe of bathroom sink in bsmt was leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

22. Mar 11, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • 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:one and half large containers filled with home yogurt stored inside the walk-in at temp of 46.4f(half filled container); other container at temp of 68f. No cooling method being applied, also no time/temperature logs available at this time. Manager/owner discarded temperature abused food. Pounds 20,value 24. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw and cooked food must be stored inside a food grade bags or food container with lids. White shelves in the first floor kitchen not cleanable with porous surface.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handle at one door coca-cola refrigerator,instructed to replace

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Encrusted food inside the meat grinder and can opener,instructed to clean and sanitize. Food debris on shelves instructed to clean and maintain,first floor 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: Broken wall above the large three compartment sinks,instructed to repair with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: End caps is missing at light shield in kitchen,first floor. Burned light bulb inside the walk-in freezer,instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe under the large three compartment sinks,instructed to repair.broken stoppers at three compartment sink in basement area must provide to properly able to set-up three compartment sinks.

23. Apr 25, 2013 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

24. Apr 18, 2013 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical9 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. Found samosa (vegetables/potato) stored under the lamp unit at temp of 124.5f; egg roll samosa at temp of 128.1f to 129.of; cooked rice inside the hot holding unit at temp of 119.0f; fresh eggs stored on top the ledge of staircase at temp of 67f, 57.2f and 58f. Found an opened can of chick pea stored inside the cooler (not on) at temp of 67.8f; slice tomatoes at temp of 68.9f; bun kabab at temp of 45.9f; cooked pulled beef at temp of 47.6f. Food discarded and denatured. Information given on proper food temperatures. Pounds: 25 value: $123. Critical violation, 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot water provided throughout the premises. Present water temp of 52.5f. Instructed to restore and maintain hot running water at all sinks. Critical violation: 7-38-030.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: From staircase observed several inches of waste water throughout the basement. Basement has a full prep area with coolers, freezers, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and 3 compartment sink utensil washing faciliites. Instructed to remove waste water and then wash, rinse and sanitize the entire basement area(walls, floors, interior and exterior of equipment), included interior of walk-in cooler and freezer. Must remove all food affected by the waste water, and sanitize all equipment and surfaces. Repair any damage done by accumulated water. Critical violation: 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: Observed 6 live roaches on premises: on shelves in rear prep area by the cooking equipment and under the display (unused) cooler in selling/serving area. Outer openings not protected, front door with gap of 1/2" to 1" on bottom of the said door. Instructed to eliminate roaches and rodent/insect proof door. Have premises serviced by licensed pest control company. 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: Once food products are removed from original container, the new container must be labeled with contents name.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed foam plate inside the rice pot with cooked rice, instructed to provide utensils with handle to pick up food. Raw and cooked food stored inside the chest freezer and coolers,must provide food grade bags or food containers with lids.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shelf by the cooking equipment in poor repair/broken instructed to repair/replace, surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. Soiled, torn aluminum foil lining shelves. Must remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build-up of grease and food at interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment including deep fryer and under the burners of the stove, accumulated debris on dining table pepper/sugar dispensers. Shelving, coolers/freezers, gaskets/hinges, tabletops through-out not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor with accumulation of food debris throughout the premises included under the unused display cooler in front area,corners and along baseboard walls.must clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dried food stains and dirt on walls, conduits and ceiling throughout instructed to clean throughout, and seal all holes on ceiling in prep area and thoughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean light shield in prep area,food debris

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer provide on premises,instructed to provide for checking food temperature.

25. Sep 6, 2012 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean all exterior and interior of cooking equipment and included deep fryer,grease build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal holes through-out the premises included in basement areas, remove all foam, foil, paper and plastic bags that are used to seal holes. Surfaces must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. Clean all walls and ceiling through-out premises, including dining room and washrooms. Remove all stains and debris. Repair baseboards in basement washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation in basement above the cooking equipment not working, instructed to repair and maintain same..

26. Aug 29, 2012 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical14 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand sink first floor prep area not accessible,inside the sink was stored a big pot with food inside,a container with soap and sponges to wash dishes,and dirty dishes. No paper towel provided at sink. Pot and dishes was removed and paper towel was provided upon my request,information given on hand washing. Critical violation: 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: Outer opening not protected, observed basement door wide opened, no screen door. Instructed to provide a screen door tight fitted to door frame. Also repair main door in basement (to outside stairwell), it is not rodent/insect proof. Observed live roaches in different location of premises: on wall by the stair case that goes down to basement, around exposed hand sink, on exterior of walk-in door in basement,in the middle of rolled up garden hose, inside the unused walk-in cooler in basement,on wall by the refrigerator in first floor prep area (10 live roaches). Instructed to remove roaches, clean and sanitize areas mentioned. 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 12-14-2011, report #664275 #30-must provide label on all bulk food containers in the basement. #32-must defrost all chest freezer and reach in freezer in the basement, with heavy ice accumulated. Must provide lid/cover for all garbage cans in the prep/serving area. Must provide knife rack for all knives. #33-must clean and sanitize the following: interior bottom shelve of all the reach in freezer, chest freezer, reach in cooler,all the attached shelvings in the basement and ist floor,the interior and bottom part of the sliding door of the display cooler,with food debris and maintain. #34-must clean the floor along the wall base and all corners in the basement and first floor. Must remove milk crate being used as a pallet inside the walk in cooler and storage area. Provide regular pallet or shelvings. Floor in the basement not in good repair. Mu

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation upgraded to violation #29.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation up grated to violation # 29

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair or replace broken wash room door in basement area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation upgraded to violation #29

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation upgraded to violation#29

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation upgraded to violation #29

    • 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 all exterior and interior of cooking equipment and included deep fryer,grease build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal holes through-out the premises included in basement areas, remove all foam, foil, paper and plastic bags that are used to seal holes. Surfaces must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. Clean all walls and ceiling through-out premises, including dining room and washrooms. Remove all stains and debris. Repair baseboards in basement washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation updraded to violation #29

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation up graded to violation#29

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation in basement above the cooking equipment not working, instructed to repair and maintain same..

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation upgraded to violation #29.

27. Dec 14, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    11 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: Found no paper towel inside the washroom. Instructed manager that wasroom must be provided with paper towel and soap all the times. Manager asked his employee to buy paper towel and he put it inside the washroom while i ws typing the report. Citation issued serious. 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Previous summary report not posted from report #413792 dated 9/22/10.instructed manager that summary report must be posted and visible to the customer. Citation issued serious 7-42-010(b).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide label on all bulk food containers in the basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must defrost all chest freezer and reach in freezer in the basement, with heavy ice accumulated. Must provide lid/cover for all garbage cans in the prep/serving area. Must provide knife rack for all knives.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the following: interior bottom shelve of all the reach in freezer, chest freezer, reach in cooler,all the attached shelvings in the basement and ist floor,the interior and bottom part of the sliding door of the display cooler,with food debris and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor along the wall base and all corners in the basement and first floor. Must remove milk crate being used as a pallet inside the walk in cooler and storage area. Provide regular pallet or shelvings. Floor in the basement not in good repair. Must scrape peeling paint, make the floor smooth easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize all the walls behind the prep tables and serving area ist floor/basement, and the hood and filter. Must repair the walls around the one compartment sink in the first floor,(not in good repair).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing end caps in the light bulbs in the cooking area in the basement, and first floor prep area. Must provide end caps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leaking under the big 3 compartment sink in the basement. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken thermometer inside the reach in cooler ist floor. Must provide thermometer in all reach in freezer and chest freezer in the basement and must be visible.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee handling food not wearing hair restraint. Instructed manager that all employees handling foods must wear a hair restraint.

28. Sep 22, 2010 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

29. Sep 15, 2010 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    9 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: found/observed live roaches 7 in kitchen area, dishwashing areas (1st fl., and bsmt.), also observed side entrance door(east)not roden proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door.citation issued#H000062821 with a court date of 10/28/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am. or use pre-paid option.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: found some foods not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: non food cotact surfaces of cooking equipment had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving, cabinet drawers, storage shelving(1st fl.,bsmt. need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen had excess grease, debris build up needs detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bsmt., prep areas, storage areas, storage rooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: walls that had gaps, damaged, holes(around pipes), shall be repair,sealed. walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, grease build up need repairing, cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: missing light shields in bsmt prep areas, storage areas, and display cooler shall be provided.light shields in prep area need cleaning(1st floor).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, bathrooms, storage areas not clean need cleaning.exhaust fan in bathroom in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repair/replaced. must move fryer to be completely under exhaust canopy.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: excess clutter in bsmt. storage areas shall be removed. must move grinder in bsmt. away from drain line.