East of Edens

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install grease trap in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken, unused dish machine in rear dish/prep area. Instructed to remove from premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease, grime, and food debris in interior of 1 fryer cabinet and on floor behind cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 burnt out lightbulb in rear hood. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside the refrigeration unit stored inside tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted missing tiles on walls around the utility sink at the rear by the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Also noted stained ceiling tiles inside the bathrooms. Instructed to clean, repair and/or replace the tiles.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found rusty shelving units inside walk in cooler.must repair/replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found unused dishmachine next to 3 compartments sink that must be removed from premises.must remove.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found rusty shelving units inside walk in cooler.must repair/replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found unused dishmachine next to 3 compartments sink that must be removed from premises.must remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all prepackaged salads and desserts need a label with ingredients listed, name of product, and address where food is packaged.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed shelf under salad prep table with oil spills. Clean and maintain shelf.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-302.13-observed high temperature dish machine on site without any irreversible registering temperature indicators. Must provide on site at all times to accurately measure the utensil surface inside dish machine. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11-observed two burnt out lights at ventilation hood in front prep area. Must replace with working light bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gasket at 2-door prep cooler near gyros equipment. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine on site without any irreversible registering temperature indicators. Must provide on site at all times to accurately measure the utensil surface inside dish machine. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at hand washing sink on left side in men's bathroom at 96.8f. Must maintain water temperature at 100.0f for hand washing sinks.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed numerous house flies around outside garbage dumpster area. Must clean and maintain garbage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on floors under cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed two burnt out lights at ventilation hood in front prep area. Must replace with working light bulbs.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention devices not located at ice machine. Must install so back flow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulation of dusts on ceiling ventilation covers throughout the food prep areas and to maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove grease build-ups and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All boxed foods and bucket with foods stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler must be elevated 6' off the floor to prevent possible contamination.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed two male employee cooking in the kitchen with facial hair(beard). Instructed to wear beard net to confine the hair.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board stored all over the prep tables. Instructed to stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored handled up on a separate container (not on top of the ice inside the ice bin)to prevent possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: All clean utensils, trays, pots, pans, must be stored upside down /inverted to prevent possible contamination and dust build -up.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves underneath the prep tables where the dry bulk food containers are stored. Instructed to remove rust or replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All dry bulk food containers exterior surfaces and spices containers not clean. Instructed to clean and sanitize and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior sides of the deep fryer, grill and stoves with heavy grease accumulated. Instructed to detail clean remove grease and maintain. Clean and maintain the bottom compartment of the deep fryer with grease build-up.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Slow draining of the hand sink in the prep area. Instructed to repair to have a well draining sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide lid/cover for the waste receptacles in women's washroom for feminine items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles above the dining tables in the dining area. Must replace and maintain. Water stained ceiling tiles inside women's washroom. Must replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: One burned out light bulb on the hood in the cook line. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to refinish worn out (2) cutting board with deep seams in rear prep/cooking area.-------- instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.---------must clean and repaint rusty metal racks (for pots and pans) or replace in rear area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain pipes with grease accumulation behind cooking equipment in front prep/cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor drain with excessive grease build-up underneath 3 compartment sink to prevent pest harborage.---------must clean and maintain floors under and around soda syrup shelves in front prep/cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair faucet neck with leak at 3 compartment sink in rear area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers. Must provide metal stem thermometer for measuring internal food temperature.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to store food and non food items 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. No milk crates.

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

Inspector’s note: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Prep table in kitchen prep area lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, prep table in kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area not clean, need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.---------must clean and repaint or replace metal storage racks with excessive rust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine behind upper and lower panel.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing floor baseboard around dry storage room in rear area.---------noted water pooling on floor behind/between 3 compartment sink and dish machine. Instructed to keep floors dry at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall behind 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.----------must clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters above grill in prep/cooking line.----------must clean and maintain ceiling vent cover inside women's washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors, deep fryer cabinets, storage shelf under prep counter, and interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove debris inside covers.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer not visible inside reach-in coolers in prep area. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Gaskets not maintained on reach-in cooler in front prep aarea. Instructed to replace worn gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: Depp fryer cabinets, storage shelves, and storage cabinets in front prep area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind cooking equipment and in corners not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling and light covers not clean in rear prep area. Instructed to remove dust and detail clean.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer not conspicuous inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete foor handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly date and label all foods not in original containers at all times. Found chocolate cake and rice pudding single serve portions not dated or labeled. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace exhaust hoods filters at the exhaust canopy.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the interior panels of the exhaust hood canopy to remove excessive grease build-up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair loose wall pvc panel at the column in front of the walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: All food prep staff must wear hair restraints at food prep areas at all times. Observed 2 staff members not wearing hair restraints during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior panel at the ice machine to remove slight grayish build-up at the corners.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace exhaust hood vents at the main grilling station.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace rusty racks inside the 1dr refrigerator located in the back across from the side exit door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive frost and ice build-up from the corners and floor in the walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaks at the fuacet base and both hot and cold water faucet handles at the rear mop sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate all items in the rear storage closet area 6 inches off the floor at all times.(noticed employee shoes on the floor).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath crates at the rear food storage area and inside walk in freezer

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

Inspector’s note: Also clean and maintain ceiling vents inside womens and mens bathroom

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

Inspector’s note: Noted outside garbage dumpster overflowing and preventing proper lid closure. This is food source for rodents and other pests. Serious citation issued for violation #7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath crates at the rear food storage area and inside walk in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaking faucet at the hand wash sink by ice cream freezer.....also clean and maintain ceiling vents inside womens and mens bathroom.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide accurate thermometers inside all coolers to monitor temperature at all times.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Walls, ceiling in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls, ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear storage shelving, and pop dispensing unit area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not cleaned, need cleaning, cardboard under prep table shelving shall be removed, shelving needs cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving need cleaning, floors in kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint/plaster, and holes in rear storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shield above ice machine not clean needs detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Front prep area exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, storage shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, prep table lower (shelving)need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving area need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.Walls that had peeling paint, holes in rear storage areas shall be repair, missing ceiling tile in rear storage room shall be provided. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Light shields in kitchen prep areas no clean need cleaning. Light shields in storage room were missing end caps, shall provide end caps to light shields in storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.Exhaust canopy needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, storage areas, dining areas, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Foods in cooler or bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves, sinks, interior ice machine panel, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained through out and storage area. Instructed to detail clean daily and install floor tile.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation covers not cleaned in prep and dining area. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Foods in cooler or bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves, sinks, interior ice machine panel, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained through out and storage area. Instructed to detail clean daily and install floor tile.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling and light covers in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside coolers in prep area. Instructed to provide thermometers visible inside all coolers.