Jibek Jolu Central Asian Cuisine

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 6, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Oct 23, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Dec 10, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear shelf without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item(salt, sugar, flour etc).

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area.instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

     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 stained cutting board on top of the prep line cooler.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards 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: Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tiles in the rear prep/dishwashing area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide missing light shields/end caps for light fixture in the rear prep/dishwashing area or provide shatter proof-light bulbs and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation cover in unisex washroom to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATON NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2587212 DATED:12/19/2023 #58--2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (lamb,soups,shrimps etc.) are being prepared and served to customers.instructed person-in-charge that a city of chicago certified food service manager must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods)are prepared,handled, and/or served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Dec 19, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge with no city of chicago food manager certificate. Instructed manager to acquire. Priority foundation violation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed several shelving units wrapped in aluminum foil. Instructed manager to remove foil to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report#2568261, dated december 8, 2022, instructed facility to #57 provide food handler training for food handler employees ( documented in violation #60). Observed food handler with no food handler certificate. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled, and served, such as (chicken) must be on site at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

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

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Dec 8, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     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: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in prep/cooking area.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear storage (garage) room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted floors inside walk-in cooler in poor repair. Instructed to fix and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from inspection report# 2554655 issued on 04-21-2022 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #57 - food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, beef, lamb etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times when handling tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Apr 21, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 instructed to label food storage containers identified with common name (flour, rice, lentil etc).

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 instructed to replace non working lightbulb inside 2 door reach-in cooler (next to walk-in cooler)

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Apr 8, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus) priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in prep area and in washroom.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to label food storage containers identified with common name (flour, rice, lentil etc).

     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: Instructed to rodent proof bottom of front entrance/exit door.

     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: Instructed to store food and non food items 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning in rear storage room.

     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: Instructed to replace broken rubber gasket around 2 door reach-in cooler (next to walk-in cooler).

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no chlorine sanitizing test strips available for determining sanitizing concentration at low temperature dishmachine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout prep and dishwashing area including floors inside rear storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace non working lightbulb inside 2 door reach-in cooler (next to walk-in cooler)

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, beef, soups, salads etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times when handling tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Mar 31, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no signed employee health policy for at least 1 employee. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the prep area especially around the floor mixer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Mar 29, 2021 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up procedure or supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundations not corrected from report #2497228 on 3/22/21: 38 - observed no pest control log book provided on the premises. Management instructed to provide and maintain the pest control log book on the premises at all times. 60 - previous core violations from report #2320723 on 10/29/19 not corrected: 47 - must replace grocery bags being used to store frozen food inside the chest freezer with food grade storage bags or containers. 56 - missing end caps on the light bulbs to hold the plastic light shield of the light bulbs in the cook line. Must provide. 56 - missing part of the filters in the middle of the ventilation hood in the cook line. Must replace missing filters. Priority 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the prep area especially around the floor mixer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the heavy grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Mar 22, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. 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: Observed no clean up procedure or supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity in the garage where food and equipment is stored. Observed approximately 50 rat droppings on the floor of the garage around the walls and under the storage shelves. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Must clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      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 no pest control log book provided on the premises. Management instructed to provide and maintain the pest control log book on the premises at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the top and sides of the dish machine, the floor mixer, interior of prep coolers and freezers, and prep tables.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the prep area especially around the floor mixer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the heavy grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2320723 on 10/29/19 not corrected: 47 - must replace grocery bags being used to store frozen food inside the chest freezer with food grade storage bags or containers. 56 - missing end caps on the light bulbs to hold the plastic light shield of the light bulbs in the cook line. Must provide. 56 - missing part of the filters in the middle of the ventilation hood in the cook line. Must replace missing filters. 57 - observed no proof of food handler training certificates for any of the kitchen staff. Must obtain a food handler training certificate for all food handling employees. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary was posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

11. Oct 29, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instruced to rovide. 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 procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide 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 inside the reach in cooler must be properly label with name of the product and expiration date or preparation date(7 days from preparation date). Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Some cooler has no visible thrmometer. Instructed to provide and must be visible.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All dry food containers must be prroperly labeled with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: All employees preparing food in the prep area must wear a hair restraint to confine the hair.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

      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 replace grocery bag being used to stored frozen food inside the chest freezer with food grade storage bag. Must defrost both chest freezer in the kitchen and in the garage being used as a storage area 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: Backflow prevention device not located on the mop sink. Instructed to install to locate and 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: Floor under and behind the coking equipment with heavy grease accumulated. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing end caps on the light bulbs to hold the plastic light shield of the light bulbs in the cook line. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing part of the filters in the middle of the ventilation hood in the ccok line. Must replace missing filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proofed of food handler training certificate. Must obtain a food handler training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No proofed of allergen training certificate. All certified food service manager must obtain an allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Apr 20, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Apr 13, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found evidence of rat droppings in the basement (not being used to store food) approximately over 80 total. Instructed to remove droppings, clean the affected areas and inform the pest control technician and have additional inspection in the basement. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods such as beef kabob, beef soup, lamb,etc. Also chicago certificate of sanitation is expired dated 9/18/17. Instructed manager that certified food manager must be on site all the times while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods and to post recent chicago certificate of sanitation. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1989429 dated 2/21/17. #32- observed foods in freezers stored in grocery bags.instructed to provide food grade bags/containers for proper storage of foods and maintain. Observed missing filters at the kitchen exhaust hood.instructed to provide and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • 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:all bulk dry food containers, prep table, bottom shelve of the prep tables, chopping board and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusted floor of the walk in cooler. Must remove rust and maintain. Must clean the floor in the prep/kitchen area along the wall base all corner under and behind all cooking equipment and cooler 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: Holes on the ceiling panels and water stained ceiling panels above te reach in cooler. Must seal all the holes and replace stained ceiling panels and maintained. Ceiling vent cover with dust accumulated inside the washroom. Must clean, remove dust and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bucket of foods stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Must elevate 6" off the floor or provide raised shelvings to store buckets of food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All employee preparing and helping prepare and cook food in te prep area must wear a hair restaint to confine the hair.

14. Feb 21, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods (soups,rice, beef, etc.) are being prepared and served.no city of chicago sanitation certificate or valid documentation posted as required. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed foods in freezers stored in grocery bags.instructed to provide food grade bags/containers for proper storage of foods and maintain. Observed missing filters at the kitchen exhaust hood.instructed to provide and maintain.

15. Feb 14, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperatures stored at rear shelvings. Observed rice at 125.6f,lentil and chicken noodle soups at 85.6f-98.7f also,lamb 46.1f stored inside walk-in-cooler.instructed management to maintain all hot foods at 140f or above and cold foods must be maintained at 40f or below.critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • 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 rodent mice droppings approximately 30 at cluttered rear garage storage areas along wall base and behind freezers and storage shelvings at cluttered garage storage areas and basement door not rodent-proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry at bottom of said door.instructed management to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas,make said door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and pest control service is now reccomended. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods (soups,rice, beef, etc.) are being prepared and served.no valid city certificate is posted as required. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report#1936213 dated:09/06/2016. 30 found bulk food not labeled. (flour, sugar, etc.) must label. 11/30/2016 38 found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink faucet. Must provide. 11/30/2016 41 found clutter inside basement.(old equipment, garbage, etc.) must clean and maintain basement. 11/30/2016. Instructed management to correct noted violations and maintain by 2/21/2017.serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed foods in freezers stored in grocery bags.instructed to provide food grade bags/containers for proper storage of foods and maintain. Observed missing filters at the kitchen exhaust hood.instructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all sides of hot cooking equipments and kitchen selvings to remove grease build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises including garage storage areas and basement area require a detail cleaning and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields for light bulbs in prep area and lighting inside walk-in-cooler is dim.instructed to provide light shields for light bulbs and brighter lighting inside walk-in-cooler is needed and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handsink at prep area slow draining.instructed to repair plumbing issue and maintain.

16. Sep 6, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled. (flour, sugar, etc.) must label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink faucet. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter inside basement.(old equipment, garbage, etc.) must clean and maintain basement.

17. Aug 30, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 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 evidence of rodents at garage storage areas. Observed about 5 rat droppings along walls at garage storage areas. Also, oberved about 20 mouse droppings on shelving units at garage storage areas. Found basement rear exit door bottom not rodent proofed. Observed a large 6 inch gap at bottom of basement rear exit door. Serious violation. Citation issued. 7-38-020. Must notify pest control operator. Must rodent proof rear exit door bottom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled. (flour, sugar, etc.) must label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at basement storage. Must clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink faucet. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter inside garage storage and basement.(old equipment, garbage, etc.) must clean and maintain garage storage areas and basement.

18. Nov 10, 2015 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

19. Nov 5, 2015 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous orders issued, dated 06/15/2015, inspection report #1547117, violations listed below: 32 rusty wire shelves inside walk-in cooler and raw wood storage shelves needs reseal and better maintain, 35 wall prep and dish areas not clean, food debri on walls, instructed to clean and better maintain, 41 clutter in rear food storage garage and basement areas, instructed to detail clean and maintain, remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored to prevent rodent and insect harborage. Must better organize, usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. 45 no food handler training in illinois certificates at this time of inspection, must provide, serious citation issued: 7-42-090

20. Nov 3, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

      Inspector’s note: Source of cross contamination, observed employees rinsing (pasta) foods in a unclean dirty mop sink, and observed employees using water at dishwasher spray device to serve to people for water, coffee and making tea, instructed to restrict at once, mop sink only to be used for cleaning floors and mopping, critical citation issued: 7-38-005 (a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand sink not accessible for hand washing, observed employees washing food (pasta) produce, inside exposed hand sink, instructed to restrict at once, hand sink must be accessible at all times for hand washing only, no foods of any kind can be prep in exposed hand sink, critical citation issued: 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Non compliance, previously noted in comments, no chemical test stripes on site for testing sanitizing solution at dish machine or sanitizing bucket, serious citation issued: 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous orders issued, dated 06/15/2015, inspection report #1547117, violations listed below: 32 rusty wire shelves inside walk-in cooler and raw wood storage shelves needs reseal and better maintain, 35 wall prep and dish areas not clean, food debri on walls, instructed to clean and better maintain, 41 clutter in rear food storage garage and basement areas, instructed to detail clean and maintain, remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored to prevent rodent and insect harborage. Must better organize, usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. 45 no food handler training in illinois certificates at this time of inspection, must provide, serious citation issued: 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Prep cutting board not clean, instructed to better clean and sanitized,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No prep sink on site to wash ready to eat foods, not able to get water or make tea for customer, not able to wash meats or prep any kind of foods, due to the fact they have no appropriate prep sink,

21. Jun 15, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty wire shelves inside walk-in cooler and raw wood storage shelves needs reseal and better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall prep and dish areas not clean, food debri on walls, instructed to clean and better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No three sink stoppers for three compartment sink, instructed to provide,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear food storage garage and basement areas, instructed to detail clean and maintain, remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored to prevent rodent and insect harborage. Must better organize, usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training in illinois certificates at this time of inspection, must provide,

22. Jun 8, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler in poor repair, not maintaining coolers temps 40'f and below, reading 50.3'f, instructed to restrict use for any potentially hazardous foods, only produce items can be stored inside cooler, cooler tagged, instructed to fax letter for tag removal, once cooler is reading 40'f and below, fax #312746-4042, critical citation issued: 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepared foods inside cooler at improper temps, reading 50.3'f, olivie salad, carrot salad, lamb shank, lagman stew, lamb cubes, dumplings, meat and veggie rolls and cooked chicken, total pounds approx., 55, and cost approx., $650.00, serious citation issued: 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous orders issued, dated 10/22/2014, inspection report #1498079, violations listed below: 30 foods not properly stored inside reach-in freezer. Instructed to store foods in food grade freezer and/or storage bags. 31 multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all clean utensils to prevent contamination before use. 33 exhaust hood, filters, sinks, utensils, prep tables, storage containers, cooking equipment and storage shelves not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces. 34 floor not clean under equipment and along wall base. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove all food debris. Floor not maintained inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove cardboard and reseal surface. Serious citation issued: 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty wire shelves inside walk-in cooler and raw wood storage shelves needs reseal and better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall prep and dish areas not clean, food debri on walls, instructed to clean and better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No three sink stoppers for three compartment sink, instructed to provide,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear food storage garage and basement areas, instructed to detail clean and maintain, remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored to prevent rodent and insect harborage. Must better organize, usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training in illinois certificates at this time of inspection, must provide,

23. Oct 22, 2014 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods not protected during storage, preparation, and service. Observed a full tray of cooked noodles sitting on top of open garbage can in prep area. Instructed manager that foods must be properly stored and protected to prevent contamination. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Serious citation issued 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 certified food manager on premisis when potentially hazardous foods is being served an prepared. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods not properly stored inside reach-in freezer. Instructed to store foods in food grade freezer and/or storage bags.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all clean utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Filter missing from exhaust hood. Instructed to replace missing filter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood, filters, sinks, utensils, prep tables, storage containers, cooking equipmeny and storage shelves not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor not clean under equipment and along wall base. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove all food debris. Floor not maintained inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove cardboard and reseal surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile missing in areas. Instructed to replace all missing tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulbs in prep area not proived with end caps. Instructed to provide end caps on all light bulbs.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all food handlers in prep area must have proper hair restraints.

24. Oct 15, 2014 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: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed approximately 30 plus mice dropping along south wall base behind dish storage rack. Instructed to remove all activity, detail clean area and have pest contron service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods not properly stored inside reach-in freezer. Instructed to store foods in food grade freezer and/or storage bags.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all clean utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Filter missing from exhaust hood. Instructed to replace missing filter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood, filters, sinks, utensils, prep tables, storage containers, cooking equipmeny and storage shelves not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor not clean under equipment and along wall base. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove all food debris. Floor not maintained inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove cardboard and reseal surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile missing in areas. Instructed to replace all missing tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulbs in prep area not proived with end caps. Instructed to provide end caps on all light bulbs.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all food handlers in prep area must have proper hair restraints.

25. Jun 11, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 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 does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and servicr. Found the following foods that was prepared this morning at 9:00am and was not properly cooled-lamb 5lbs at 91.3 f, cooked rice with meat and vegetables 10 lbs at 111.3 f, soup 15 lbs at 120.0 f and stew 7 lbs at 97.0 f. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 f or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a). Value $250.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: not clean, proper temperature, concentration or exposure time. Observed employees washing and rinsing utensils inside utiltiy sink with only running water. Instructed manager that equipment and utensils must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized inside three compartment sink and must have proper sanitizing solution. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside coolers not properly stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Standing mixer, sinks, exhaust hood and filters, can opener attached to prep table, and cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wall base and behind equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

26. Jun 7, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Prep foods inside walk in cooler and dried food storage containers/bins not labeled; instructed to date/label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use utensils improperly stored; instructed to properly stored/invert to prevent contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards at both prep areas in poor repair, dark deep cuts and stains on boards; instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food debris and grease build-up on the following; instructed to clean/sanitize; coolers, freezer, can opener, large mixer, exterior of dried food storage bins and bottom panels of prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucet; instructed to repair or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ownen removed mop sink from front prep area to install the exposed hand sink; instructed to properly re-install mop sink with hot/cold water and back floow preventer.

27. May 30, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 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 one container with about 4 lbs. Of cooked beef filled/stuffed dough, (samsa) at 75.9 and another container with about 3 lbs. Chicken at 70.5f, both containers/pots on top of prep table. Instructed manager, cold potentially hazardous foods must be at 40f or below. Food items discarded, v=$100. Critical citation issued, 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices; observed food handlers washing their hands inside the mop sink at front prep area. Instructed hands must be washed inside the exposed sink with warm water and soap. Mop sink is to be use for waste water disposal only. Critical citation issued, 7-38-010(a).

    • 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: Back door not rodent proofed; observed a big gap at bottom area of back door. Also gaps noted on side of same door, door in poor repair. Instructed to seal/rodent proofed door, or replace. Serious citation issued, 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected, from report #1214950, dated 5-16-12; violations #32 instructed to detail clean, repaint or replace metal storage racks with rust build-up inside walk-in cooler. #33,following in need of detail cleaning and maintaining: interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (stove/oven), exterior surfaces of pots and pans encrusted with grease, prep shelves and storage shelves throughout, cutting board, interior surfaces of walk-in cooler. #34, instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout front and rear prep area, under storages racks/shelves.--------floors throughout walk-in cooler with heavy grease and dried food debris accumulation in need of detail cleaning and or repaint. Stocks must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. #35, walls throughout walk-in cooler with black mold like build-up and dried food debris accumul

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Prep foods inside walk in cooler and dried food storage containers/bins not labeled; instructed to date/label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use utensils improperly stored; instructed to properly stored/invert to prevent contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards at both prep areas in poor repair, dark deep cuts and stains on boards; instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food debris and grease build-up on the following; instructed to clean/sanitize; coolers, freezer, can opener, large mixer, exterior of dried food storage bins and bottom panels of prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucet. Instructed to repair or replace.

28. May 16, 2012 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

29. May 16, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical9 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature requirement during storage and service. Noted fried rice at 93.1f, mashed potato at 46.8f, sauteed mixed vegetables at 116.4f, soups ranging from temperature of 68.6 to 74.9f. The said food products stored in pots on top of prep table for service. Instructed food handler, potentially hazardous must maintain hot holding temperature of 140f or above and cold holding temperature of 40f or below. Manager discarded the said food products. Total value $ 40.00, total weight 20 lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods (cooked rice, soup, beef, chicken etc.) are being prepared and served. No city of chicago food service sanitation certificate available/posted on premises. Instructed, a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean, repaint or replace metal storage racks with rust build-up inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Following in need of detail cleaning and maintaining: interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (stove/oven), exterior surfaces of pots and pans encrusted with grease, prep shelves and storage shelves throughout, cutting board, interior surfaces of walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout front and rear prep area, under storages racks/shelves.--------floors throughout walk-in cooler with heavy grease and dried food debris accumulation in need of detail cleaning and or repaint. Stocks must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls throughout walk-in cooler with black mold like build-up and dried food debris accumulation in need of detail cleaning and maintaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lights must be shielded with end caps above front and rear food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install exposed hand sink in front food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers and freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain, remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear pre/storage area to prevent rodent and insect harborage. Must reorganize. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.