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Damen Dining

6511 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Nov 19, 2025

Damen Dining was last inspected on November 19, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

November 19, 2025 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 critical3 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed multiple broken papertowel dispensers throughout basement prep area and upstairs serving areas. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

    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: Observed the handwashing sink in between burger and pasta prep stations not maintained with hot water. Observed water at 60f. Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Service technician arrived on site and now all sinks are maintained between 102f - 105f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    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 food not meeting required temperature of 135f degrees or above in the designated hot-holding unit: potatoes at 119f and 120f and 117f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 5 lbs of products worth $25.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 21)

    Proper hot holding temperatures

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between prep sink/dump and stainless-steel prep table in deli area. Must install a washable splashguard.

    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 broken/ missing covers for mechanical components of equipment throughout prep areas. Instructed to repair or replace 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 dust, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas, and retail and residential areas, especially on mechanical compartments of equipment. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

23 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess ice on pipe and condenser unit inside the walk-in freezers in the kitchen of basement area, instructed to repair. No food under the unit.

      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 black broken rubber tape as a means of repair on the door of the food storage chest cooler at serving line of deli,also provide handle at lid od serving cooler at same area. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grease inside the deep fryers throughout,clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain floor behind cooking equipment and floor drains,in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Tcs food at improper temperature: cooked chicken temp of 130.6f and cooked falafel at temp of 129.7f. Both products were stored on top flat hot holding unit in dining area serving line. Hot food must maintain temp of 135f and above. Food discarded and denatured.pounds 8,value 41 priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Cold tcs food at improper temperature: hummus,sour cream,diced tomatoes at temp of 47.9f to 49f in dining area serving line unit. Food discarded and denatured.cold food must mainatain temp of 41f and below.pound 6,value 20. Priority violation:7-38-005.consolidated with above violation

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Gap of 1/4" of side entrance at bottom door.repair issue to minimize insects and rodent entrance

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess ice on pipe and condenser unit inside the walk-in freezers in the kitchen of basement area, instructed to repair. No food under the unit.

      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 black broken rubber tape as a means of repair on the door of the food storage chest cooler at serving line of deli,also provide handle at lid od serving cooler at same area. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.

      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: High temp dish machine in basement not maintained.temperature measuring device/sensor for the sanitizing cycle at high temp dish machine not recording adequately the final temperature of warewashing machine. Must repair measuring device/sensor at warewashing unit. Also must repair automatic valve at said unit for water retention. Tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use.instructed to use other high temp dishmachine at first floor priority foundation violation: 7-38-005,citation issued -

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grease inside the deep fryers throughout,clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink at first floor dishroom sanitizer compartment slowly draining.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain floor behind cooking equipment and floor drains,in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Per the manager on site, the heat dish machine is no longer in use due to the door not latching closed, that automatically runs the dish machine. Dishware/utensils are washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the 3 compartment sinks or first-floor dish machine. The unit has been tagged and held for inspection. Once the facility wants to repair and use the dish machine, the facility must email cdphfood@cityofchicago.org and fax with a written request at 312-746-4240 to an inspector to come out on site to test the dish machine and, if repaired properly, to have the tag removed. Priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the ice machine shoot is soiled with calcium debris. The facility must wash, rinse, sanitize, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Frozen raw fish products in the walk-in cooler have been thawed while still wrapped in reduced oxygen packaging (rop) located near the sushi/retail area. Packaging must be removed from fish in rop before thawing under refrigeration or running water.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Prepackaged foods (premade sushi) in the display cooler near sushi area do not have the address posted on the label. Label with: 1) common name of food, 2) ingredients, 3) net quantities, 4) name and address of packager, 5) food allergens, 6) nutrition labeling, 7) salmonid fish additives used.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Cylinder bowl used as a scoop without a handle in dry storage food container in sushi area. The facility must provide a scoop with a handle. Manager on site removed the item used as a scoop.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found on moving cart in basement prep area. Cloths used to wipe surfaces, and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use clothes must be laundered daily.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Utensils stored in stagnant water in sushi area. Utensils must be stored with utensils handles facing up and out of the food item; on a clean and sanitized surface; in running water; in a container of hot water maintained at or above 135f.

      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: Cutting boards are serverely scratched which prevents proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment found in basement preparea. Facility must resurface board or replace cutting board.

      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: Crates used as storage and means of elevation in dry storage area and near prep area in basement. Facility must provide a durable, smooth, and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ice/frost buildup near walk-in freezer #3 fan guard. Facility must remove ice/frost buildup, clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 4 lbs cooked sliced beef in a pan on a hot holding serving display station at improper temperatures of 121.8f and 117.3f. Beef discarded. 2 lbs assorted pepperoni & beef pizza noted at 69.6f at the pizza kiosk prep area. Pizza discarded. Reviewed proper hot holding temperature of a minimum of 135f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.

      Inspector’s note: Noted inadequate written procedure for time as public health control of pizza displayed at the pizza kiosk prep area. No description of how tphc will be implemented when tcs foods are removed from temperature control, all dates and times. Pizza noted at 69.6f. All pizza discarded. Reviewed proper method of time as a public health control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 24)

      Time as a public health control; procedures & records

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers in the basement dry food storage room must be labeled with the product common name ie:flour.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair for the basement prep dish machine, as a cover for electrical sockets, or inside floor drains.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted food encrusted table top can opener. Instructed to clean after each use.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Plastic ice shoot of the self-serve soda dispensing system in the dining room noted dirty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Extremely low cold water pressure at the hand washing sink between production and catering prepping sides of the basement kitchen. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a hole in the wall under the toilet paper dispenser in the employee men's locker room washroom. Must seal/repair.----noted dirty floor drains in various locations. Must clean and maintain.----peeling paint on walls in the dish machine room. Must remove peeling paint.----blackened mold noted on walls at the scrapper sink in the dish machine room.----floors under the same dish machine area with dirt, debris. Must clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Found no reminder disclosure statements written for menu/menu board for sushi being sold at mr.pac station. Priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found alternate method of washing and sanitizing at 3 compartment sink.(ecologic solutions/eca technology using salt solutions to wash and sanitize).must provide detailed information on how washing, rinsing, and sanitizing is being performed at 3 compartment sink. Also, must provide data on all chemicals being used(detergents/sanitizer).

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  8. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between fryer and handwashing sink in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Pipes above the high temp machine broke/replaced, however was left behind rust at exterior of high temp dish machine at first floor,not smooth and cleanable. Surface must be smooth and cleanable

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  9. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between fryer and handwashing sink in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Pipes above the high temp machine broke/replaced, however was left behind rust at exterior of high temp dish machine at first floor,not smooth and cleanable. Surface must be smooth and cleanable

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  10. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found three door cooler at improper temperature: air temp of 51f. Tcs food were stored inside the mentioned unit: cut tomatoes,chocolate milk ,etc. Found display cooler at self serving area at temp of 55.1f,tcs foods stored inside the unit:yogurts,sushi roll,sandwiches etc. Display cooler at self serving coffee area at improper air temperature 56.7f,also tcs food were stored inside unit:cut fresh fruits,pasta salads.sandwiches etc. Cold units must maintain temp of 41f and below. Presently technician on site.unable to repair coolers still at improper temperature.tagged all four units,"do not use". Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued. Today 10-29-19 two cooler still remains tagged at self serve area.present temperature from 45.6f to 47f.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between fryer and handwashing sink in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Pipes above the high temp machine brooked/replaced, however was left behind rust at exterior of high temp dish machine at first floor,not smooth and cleanable. Surface must be smooth and cleanable

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device is leaking at high temp dish machine in basement area, repair cause

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile is missing above the high temp machine in basement and first floor.instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(a) we observed black slime substance at upper part of self serve ice machine and chute in dining area;ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain . Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper temperature stored inside the folowing cold units: sushi products and sandwiches at temp of 50f to 55f. Pounds 75,value 391.36f. Display cooler at self serving area: 25 pounds of various kind of yogurts, 10 pounds cheese and lunchables and 10 pounds milks all at temp of 50f to 51.6f; pounds 45,value 100. Self serving cooler at coffee area: pasta salads,sandwiched fresh fruit cuts at temp of 57.6f to 62f; chocolate milk, chopped lettuce,diced tomatoes,liquid eggs and sour cream at temp of 51.6f to 62.6f,products stored inside the cooler at wok prep area,pounds 40,value 65.food discarded and denatured priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found three door cooler at improper temperature: air temp of 51f. Tcs food were stored inside the mentioned unit: cut tomatoes,chocolate milk ,etc. Found display cooler at self serving area at temp of 55.1f,tcs foods stored inside the unit:yogurts,sushi roll,sandwiches etc. Display cooler at self serving coffee area at improper air temperature 56.7f,also tcs food were stored inside unit:cut fresh fruits,pasta salads.sandwiches etc. Cold units must maintain temp of 41f and below. Presently technician on site.unable to repair coolers still at improper temperature.tagged all four units,"do not use". Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: We observed flying insect in different location of premises: 10 hallway in the kitchen across from walk-in coolers and freezers, 15 flying insects on north-east walls inside dry storage(east area);fresh juice room over 60 flying insects;salad bar 6 flying insects; 6 flies at mop sink area; over 15 flies inside men's washroom on dirty aprons stored on floor. Instructed to remove flies and sanitize mentioned area. Priority foundation: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: Splash guard is needed between fryer and handwashing sink in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grimes on shelves at three compartment sink by the wok prep area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Pipes above the high temp machine brooked/replaced, however was left behind rust at exterior of high temp dish machine at first floor,not smooth and cleanable. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device is leaking at high temp dish machine in basement area, repair cause.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grimes on floor drains throughout 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: Ceiling tile is missing above the high temp machine in basement and first floor.instructed to replace.

      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 4-22-19,report# 2285357. #16) 4-601.11(a) observed exterior of waste pulp machine with sticky juice and food debris. Clean and sanitize exterior of unit and maintain. (on 4-10-19 door was locked, no key provided during inspection. Today door left opened by loyola management.) #47) 4-204.18 we observed condenser units and pipes inside the walk-in freezers with a build-up of ice,instructed to repair cause, in basement prep area. Priority foundation violation# 7-42-090,citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  12. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today

      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: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of waste pulp machine with sticky juice and food debris. Clean and sanitize exterior of unit and maintain. (on 4-10-19 door was locked, no key provided during inspection. Today door left opened by loyola management.)

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on all tcs foods. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: "burger studio" found two door cooler under the prep counter at air temp of 51.1f to 53.5f, tcs food stored inside mentioned unit (sliced cheese,chicken,and dressing).units must maintain air temp of 41f or below. Tagged both units "held for inspection" do not use. Priority violation:7-38-005 citation issued. On 4-18-19 unit still not repaired, remains tagged.

      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: Label food bottle/containers with common name, once is removed from original containers

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods on display not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: We observed utensils tossed inside a container with dried water spots and debris on them. Must maintain utensils in a clean container,air-drying is required prior to store

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: We observed condenser units and pipes inside the walk-in freezers with a build-up of ice,instructed to repair cause, in basement prep area.

      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: Some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

      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: Broken rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in coolers at deli station kitchen and at pizza area(food court area). Repair/replace

      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 excessive food spillage inside cooler at fresh fruit area. Excess grease inside all deep fryers included kitchen. Excess food debris inside the ovens(kitchen). Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Water sprayer at dish room of high temp dish machine by the kitchen in poor repair.water sprayer is repaired with dirty plastic grocery plastic bag,instructed to remove and repair. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.remove duct tape used for seal walls,equipment etc.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificate is required on site in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    7 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today

      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: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of waste pulp machine with sticky juice and food debris. Clean and sanitize exterior of unit and maintain. (on 4-10-19 door was locked, no key provided during inspection. Today door left opened by loyola management.)

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on all tcs foods. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: "burger studio" found two door cooler under the prep counter at air temp of 51.1f to 53.5f, tcs food stored inside mentioned unit (sliced cheese,chicken,and dressing).units must maintain air temp of 41f or below. Tagged both units "held for inspection" do not use. Priority violation:7-38-005 citation issued. On 4-18-19 unit still not repaired, remains tagged.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: We observed high temp dish machine not able to drain due to waste pipe connected to unit and into floor drain under the unit is clogged (debris/food into the drain pipe up to the rim at scrape sink), when unit is in operation (which it was) excess water overflowing from the drain basket. Waste water (food debris) overflowing on floor throughout the dish room. Need to repair cause. Priority violation:7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Priority foundation violation not corrected from 4-10-19,report #2282938 4-204.115 temperature measuring device/sensor for the sanitizing cycle at high temp dish machine not recording adequately the final temperature of warewashing machine. Presently showed final temp of 162.6f to 166.4f. Sanitarian test strip with high color contrast did change color to indicate final temp of 180f. Must repair measuring device/sensor at warewashing unit. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-005,citation issued - today violation still remain.tagged unit"held for inspection" do not use priority violation: 7-42-090

      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: Label food bottle/containers with common name, once is removed from original containers

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods on display not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: We observed utensils tossed inside a container with dried water spots and debris on them. Must maintain utensils in a clean container,air-drying is required prior to store

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in coolers at deli station kitchen and at pizza area(food court area). Repair/replace

      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: Some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

      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: We observed condenser units and pipes inside the walk-in freezers with a build-up of ice,instructed to repair cause, in basement prep area

      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 excessive food spillage inside cooler at fresh fruit area. Excess grease inside all deep fryers included kitchen. Excess food debris inside the ovens(kitchen). Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Water sprayer at dish room of high temp dish machine by the kitchen in poor repair.water sprayer is repaired with dirty plastic grocery plastic bag,instructed to remove and repair. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.remove duct tape used for seal walls,equipment etc.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificate is required on site in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous summary report from 4-10-19, report#2282938 not posted conspicuous to consumers as required. Posted conspicuous in dining room was report from 1-19-18 priority foundation: 7-42-010(b). New summary report given and posted.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today

      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: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued -

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at handwashing sink at deli station,paper towel dispenser removed from east wall at said sink. Must re-install paper towel dispenser at said sink.food was presently prepared at mentioned area. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c), citation issued upon my request manager provided a roll of paper towels. - cos

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ONE PAN(27#) OF COOKED SLICE TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48F;A PAN(27#) OF COOKED BRISKET AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47.3F BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN,WITH COOKING DATE OF 4-9-19,POUNDS 54,VALUE 153.AT BURGER STUDIO: ONE PACKAGE OF SLICED SWISS CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.5F; 1 PACKAGE OF SLICED MONTERY JACK AT TEMP OF 51.2F 2 1/2(8.oz)CONTAINERS OF CHIPOTLE SAUCE(CONTAINERS LABEL REQUIRED REFRIGERATION)AT TEMP OF 54F; AND 3/4 OF GALLON SALAD DRESSING AT TEMP OF 53.9F,POUND 9,VALUE 15. AT BLEECKERS ST. STATION INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND EXTRA FOOD PANS: GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 51.6F; BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.2F; PURRED HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 49.6F; VARIOUS KIND OF SLICED CHEESE(PROVOLONE,SWISS, CHEDDAR CHEESE,PEPPER JACK,ASIAGO CHEESE ETC) AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 50F; SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 48.6; PEELED BOILED EGGS AT…

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on all tcs foods. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found prep cooler at "bleeckers st." station at interior air temp of 49.8f to 53.1f,tcs food(cooked strip chicken,hummus,chicken salad etc) stored at mentioned unit.at "burger studio" found two door cooler under the prep counter at air temp of 51.1f to 53.5f,tcs food stored inside mentioned unit(sliced cheese,chicken,and dressing).units must maintain air temp of 41f or below.tagged both units "held for inspection" do not use. Priority violation: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: Label food bottle/containers with common name, once is removed from original containers -

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods on display not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      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: We observed live small flies throughout basement area. Kitchen: on shelves were food are stored,on top wrapped food(which saran wrap with holes stored on shelves,on clean white serving dishes,pots,utensils(items used for cooking and serving food).numerous to count on walls,ceilings,metal shelves.dish room throughout the area(walls, dirty and clean pots); both storage dry food: flies on top boxes,food boxes,wrapped sweets which one wrap was broken. Hallway: walls, ceilings,doors of walk-in coolers. Small flies on walls and ceiling of storage outside the kitchen were metal food carts area stored.one wall had numerous flies that the wall was almost black,instead of white. Instructed to remove flies,clean and sanitize all area and utensils(dishes,cooking spoons,spatulas etc).contact pest control.numerous live flies to count. Priority foundation:7-38-020(a),citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: We observed utensils tossed inside a container with dried water spots and debris on them. Must maintain utensils in a clean container,air-drying is required prior to store

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

      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: We observed condenser units and pipes inside the walk-in freezers with a build-up of ice,instructed to repair cause, in basement prep area.

      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: Broken rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in coolers at deli station kitchen and at pizza area(food court area). Repair/replace

      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: Temperature measuring device/sensor for the sanitizing cycle at high temp dish machine not recording adequately the final temperature of warewashing machine. Presently showed final temp of 162.6f to 166.4f. Sanitarian test strip with high color contrast did change color to indicate final temp of 180f. Must repair measuring device/sensor at warewashing unit. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-005,citation issued -

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food spillage inside cooler at fresh fruit area. Excess grease inside all deep fryers included kitchen. Excess food debris inside the ovens(kitchen). Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Water sprayer at dish room of high temp dish machine by the kitchen in poor repair.water sprayer is repaired with dirty plastic grocery plastic bag,instructed to remove and repair. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.remove duct tape used for seal walls,equipment etc.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Waste oil container not maintained inside refuse storage, exterior of the waste oil container top part with excess solid grease.grease at edge of the container dripped on cement floor,lid opened with excess solid oil and accumulation of grease residue on metal strain grill. Instructed to scrape excess waste oil,clean and maintain unit,to minimize insect and rodent activities .must clean cement floor and walls around the unit, priority foundation violation:7-38-020(b),citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in all prep areas in need of detail cleaning( food spillage ,encrusted food,grease etc),detail cleaning under and around equipment and corners,included floor drains.seal baseboard wall in the kitchen behind the small soup kettle.remove excess water in dish room,keep area dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificate is required on site.in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  15. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken food cart at meat/grill,replace. Broken/chipped ice scoop at coffee station,need to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Spillage inside the cabinet under the self serve pop dispenser at food court and by the yogurt machine.need to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor with debris in the main kitchen,liquid spillage under shelves and under both pop dispensers at food court and by the yogurt machine.clean and maintain debris on floor drain under the woks.

    • 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 west wall of pizza/topio area,seal and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Burned light bulb under the hood in main kitchen,replace.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cabinet under grill needs cleaning at damen basement hot line area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor needs cleaningin dry storage area in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall next to dishmachine with peeling paint.instructed management to resurface/paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lights under hot line hood burnt out in basement prep area and equipment storage area needs to be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted slow draining handsink at catering kitchen(office#23)slow draining needs t be repaired.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors throughout prep areas, instructed to 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: Peeling paint on wall in dry storage. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaky pipe in dry storage room (pipe from the ceiling), and a leak under the handsink in the men's toilet room.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises has eyes station set up at exposed hand sinks throughout the premises.the eye station was set up after the license inspection on 3-15-15instructed to remove said station and relocated

  19. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 7 pounds of cooked white rice stored inside the reach-in cooler at temp of 45.9f to 48.6f;(unit maintained air temp of 37f.found 4 pounds of cheese at temp of 49.3f stored inside reach-in cooler which maintain air mp of 38f.temperature abused food discarded and denatured by the manager.cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below,pounds 9,value 100. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices.observed employee at front prep area dropping food and utensils on floor with gloves on picked up food and discarded in garbage container and utensils inside the two compartment sink.without removing gloves went back at food station and opened rice cookery took out the white rice, with one hand hold the spoon handle and with other hand holed cooked rice, which than placed food at steam table to be served to customers. Another employee also with gloves on after opened a food can opened the door to discard the can at recycle bin out the prep area,than went back to prep area opened and continue to prep food included cutting pita bread.no gloves was changed nor hand washing. Must change gloves after each contamination. Instructed to wash hand prior to put on food gloves.manager corrected the problem critical violation:7-38-010(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found dish machine at main prep area not maintained/not in use.tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use. Instructed to continue to use high temp dish machine at dish room.once unit is repaired contact the public health critical violation:7-38-030 .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grimes on floor under the one compartment sink at coffee station,grimes on floor drain at main prep and dish room,instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe under the hot holding unit at breakfast station,instructed to repair

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found exhaust hood vent not clean at pizza preparation areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found ladder/dishwashing apron/gloves stored to close to clean dishes rack.(dishwashing room)

  21. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  22. Fail

    License · Fail

    7 general1 paperwork 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: Doors not rodent/insect proof. Must seal all openings to outside at doors through-out.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dumpster area and waste grease container not clean. Must clean and maintain area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal floor in front of walk-in cooler, first floor. Level and cap all unsed drains under counters/equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all openings on walls,ceiling and around pipe throughout the premises,first and basement. Observed ceiling tile inside walk-in cooler #4 with black and rust substance, instructed to clean or replace. Seal openings at wall/floor junction in basement grease trap room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide light shields throughout all the prep areas. Provide light inside the mop sink room, first floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide hot water at faucet where the yogurt machine is installed. First floor. Provide a back flow prevention device at ice machine and all coffee machines and any other equipment where is needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers is needed inside all coolers and freezers.

    • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

      No smoking regulations

      Inspector’s note: Provide "no smoking" signs throughout.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.