St Rest Country Kitchen

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 14, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted top interior of ice machine not clean. Instructed to remove ice, clean & sanitize surface and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

2. Jun 13, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Low temperature dish machine not adequately sanitizing food equipment and utensils chemical ppm 0 instructed manager to repair and maintain final rinse at 100 ppm. Dish machine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-025 citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, cabinets. Instructed manager 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: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and serving areas. Instructed manager to clean 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 violations not corrected from report #2604889 on 10-18-24:57-expired food handler's certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain current certificates at all times.58-certified food manager has no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid certificate. Priority foundation 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Oct 18, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler and employees in the food prep and serving areas not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees in the food/serving prep areas to wear a hair restaint. Maintain same.

     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: Can opener with a build up of food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.

     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: The base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks. Faucet is held together by tape. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in corners and under/around heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Expired food handler's certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain current certificates at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Certified food manager has no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Nov 17, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the rear food prep area/dishwashing area and at the front food serving area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low-temperature dishwashing machine not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 00 p.p.m. The dishwashing machine was not in use. The unit was repaired before the conclusion of the inspection. Instructed to maintain. Priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside of the cold holding unit with sodas and dessert. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no hair restraints. Instructed food handlers must wear hair restraints while in food prep areas at all times.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed kitchenware (sheet trays and bowls) and tableware (glass plates) not inverted on the shelving units near the hot holding units at the rear food prep area. Instructed to invert all mentioned items and maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight debris build up on the floor on the side of the cold holding unit at the front service area with peach cobbler and sodas and also on the side of the wall in the dry storage closet at the rear of the facility. Instructed to clean said areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Apr 16, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the freezer unit located outside of the facility. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain. Detail clean and sanitize band saw.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up on interior and exterior of deep fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for city certified manager. Instructed to obtain and provide proof on site. Instructed to comply or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Apr 9, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 critical12 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy in place. Instructed to obtain, sign and keep record of onsite as required. Priority foundation violation 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 procedure or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed to comply or citations will follow. Priority violation foundation 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: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish machine registering 0ppm of chlorine during the final rinse cycle. Must provide appropriate level of sanitizing solution during the final rinse cycle to properly sanitize multi-use utensils. Citation issued 7-38-025

     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 tcs foods such as chicken and beef stored in walk in cooler not properly labeled or dated. Informed manager they must properly label and date all tcs foods held over 24 hours. Citation issued. 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Obsereved food thawing at room temperature. Tested and was still at safe temp. Instructed to place in walk in cooler to finish thawing process.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of approx 65 mouse droppings along rear wall of banquet area of the establishment and another 25 under steam table instructed to clean and maintain and contact pest control. Citation issued 7-38-020(a)

     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 priority foundation violation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c)

     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 a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed overhead leak above food preparation area. Noted waste water from the roof dripping onto the floors and splashing on equipment in the prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in order to keep food safe from contamination. Citation issued 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the freezer unit located outside of the facility. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain. Detail clean and sanitize band saw.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up on interior and exterior of deep fryers. 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: Observed the grease trap underneath the three compartment sink incrusted with grease on the lid, sides and floor around it, must clean and maintain. Observed the faucet fixtures at three compartment sink in poor condition (leaking) also must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from floor drain in both men and women toilet facilities when toilets flushed or water turned on. Instructed to repair clean and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in food service area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Instructed to clean and sanitize walls for food splatter and grease build up.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout premise especially along wall base and underneath equipment with dirt, grease and food debris, instructed to detail clean and sanitize especially areas with pest activity.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for city certified manager. Instructed to obtain and provide proof on site. Instructed to comply or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

   • PaperworkFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no summary report visible for public view. Instructed to provide at all times.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

7. Dec 20, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical5 general4 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND HAND CLEANER OR REMOVE THE SLICER FROM THE AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat tcs foods stored in the 2 door cooler such as neck bones, ham hocks, etc not labeled. Instructed to label tcs foods held over 24 hours with a prepare date and discard date not to exceed 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an approximate 1 1/2 gap down th center of the rear exit double door. Instructed to provide a tight fit to prevent rodents and pests and maintain

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide 3 drain stoppers and maintain

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink draining slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine and coffee maker. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an ice cream soft serve machine in disrepair and not in use. Instructed to remove and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site at time of inspection while tcs foods were being prepared. A city of chicago food service manager shall be present at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager certificate on site for the person in charge. Person in charge shall have a city of chicago food service manager certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on site for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for city of chicago food service manager. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Dec 13, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   6 critical8 general4 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up supplies for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. 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: NO HOT WATER IN THE FRONT SERVICE HAND WASHING SINK. HOT WATER SHALL BE PROVIDED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

     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: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND HAND CLEANER OR REMOVE THE SLICER FROM THE AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods such as eggs, buttermilk and butter at improper temperatures(61.5f). Person in charge voluntarily discarded and denatured 70lbs valued at $220. Priority violation 7-38-005

     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 ready to eat tcs foods stored in the 2 door cooler such as neck bones, ham hocks, etc not labeled. Instructed to label tcs foods held over 24 hours with a prepare date and discard date not to exceed 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     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: Observed the walk in cooler at 61.8f. Cold holding units shall be at 41f or below. Cooler tagged and instructed not to use or remove tag until re inspected by cdph. Priority violation 7-38-005

     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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(BANQUET ROOM ALONG OUTER WALLS ON THE FLOOR AND BEHIND BAND EQUIPMENT, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, CHEMICAL SUPPLY CLOSET, AND FRONT SERVICE AREA ON THE OUTER EDGES OF THE FLOOR AND A LIVE ROACH IN THE BANQUET ROOM ALONG THE BOTTOM BASEBOARD. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

     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 an approximate 1 1/2 gap down th center of the rear exit double door. Instructed to provide a tight fit to prevent rodents and pests and maintain

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: No wiping cloths in sanitizing solution. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide 3 drain stoppers and maintain

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine and coffee maker. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink draining slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an ice cream soft serve machine in disrepair and not in use. Instructed to remove and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors, walls, and shelves with a build up of food debris and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site at time of inspection while tcs foods were being prepared and served. A city of chicago food service manager shall be present at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager certificate on site for the person in charge. Person in charge shall have a city of chicago food service manager certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on site for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for city of chicago food service manager. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Oct 1, 2018 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

10. Sep 28, 2018 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      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 policy for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed over 20 mice droppings scattered inside electrical box, on floor under electrical equipment, in boxes of trash bags, and floor along walls and corners in rear storage area, 10 mice droppings on bottom surfaces of slicer, 10 mice droppings inside cabinet under steam table, 10 mice droppings on floor near soft serve machine, 8 mice droppings on ledge behind corner booth, dead mouse on floor along wall behind front corner booth, over 20 flying insects in prep, storage, serving and dining areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority violation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen training for certified managers. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Sep 6, 2018 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 critical9 general3 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      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 policy for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. 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: 6-301.11 observed no soap at hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to provide soap for proper hand washing. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.12(a-d) observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at front hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to provide paper towels at front hand washing sink for proper hand drying. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-030(c)

      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: 5-202.12(a) observed no hot running water at hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to provide at 100f water through mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2) observed the following food items stored at improper temperature in walk-in and reach-in coolers:rice 68.2f, oxtail 60.8f, soup 59.5f, ribs 58.5f, ham hocks, 56.8f, short ribs 55.8f, pot roast 55.2f, raw chicken 48.9f, raw eggs 53.2f, raw fish 52.3f, raw ground beef 45.5f, instructed manager to discard. All cold food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed walk-in cooler 56.7f, and reach-in cooler 50.3f, not maintaining proper temperature. Instructed manager to repair coolers. All coolers must maintain 41f or below. Priority citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.12(b) found no metal stem thermometers for internal temperature taking of the product on site. Instructed to provide metal stem thermometers, keep them calibrated and maintain. Priority foundation citation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk containers not properly labeled in rear storage area. Label and date all bulk containers in rear storage areas.

      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: 6-501.111 observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls in rear prep and storage areas, 10 live roach crawling on floor in rear storage and prep areas over 20 flying insects in prep, storage, and serving areaa. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

      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: 4-501.11(b) observed door gasket in poor repair on reach-in cooler. Also, the reach in freezer in the rear does not close all the way and the walk in freezer in the rear outside does not close. Instructed manager to replace door gaskets on cooler and fix the freezers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)(c) observed grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, counters, cabinets under serving line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside waste grease area not maintained. Instructed manager to maintain outside waste grease area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed damaged floor tiles in serving, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace all missing floor tiles and maintain. Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles in prep and dining areas. Instructed manager to replace all soiled ceiling tiles. Observed large openings and food spills on walls in rear prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean, paint and maintain walls in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11(a) observed no light inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting in 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: 2-102.12 observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler training for all employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen training for certified managers. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Aug 3, 2017 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found loose rubber gaskets at the two door refrigeration unit across from the walk-in cooler; must repair or replace gaskets to avoid escaping air. Unit holding at proper temperature at this time.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tile in kitchen and dining area; must replace ceiling tile where needed. Observed ceiling vents stained in kitchen; must clean vents. The vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment need cleaning; clean same. Remove dust observed on the ventilation fans on the ceilings of both washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fans in both washrooms are not working; must repair ventilation fans in both washrooms.

13. Jun 8, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found loose rubber gaskets at the two door refrigeration unit across from the walk-in cooler; must repair or replace gaskets to avoid escaping air. Unit holding at proper temperature at this time.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tile in kitchen and dining area; must replace ceiling tile where needed. Observed ceiling vents stained in kitchen; must clean vents. The vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment need cleaning; clean same. Remove dust observed on the ventilation fans on the ceilings of both washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fans in both washrooms are not working; must repair ventilation fans in both washrooms.

14. Jun 1, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical11 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Refrigeration unit not maintaining proper temperature as required. Found the air temp of the walk-in cooler at 64.0f. Instructed that the walk-in unit must be able to maintain a temperature of 40f or below. Unit tagged held for inspection at this time. Must repair unit and have unit reinspected by the chicago dept of health prior to using. Must fax a letter to 312 746-4240 or email request to cdphfood@cityofchicago.org to request that the tag is removed. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found inadequate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods in walk-in cooler. Found foods ranging from 56.8f-61.1f. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 40f or below. Foods observed were eggs, beef, chicken and fish all uncooked. All food was disgarded weighing 50 pounds and valued at $142.00. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the low temp dish machine not working properly. Machine not filling up with water to run a full cycle and chemicals not running thru machine either. Instructed to have machine serviced and to manually wash, rinse and sanitize in the three comp sink. Machine was tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by the chicago dept of health. Must fax request for tag removal to 312 746-4240 or email request to cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found evidence of pests and insects on premises as described: found two live roaches in kitchen area on the floor under the prep table and on the walk-in cooler door. Observed forty or more live fruit flies on the walls of the kitchen near the swinging doors and by the soft serve machine behind the counter. Observed the rear doors of the kitchen not completely rodent proofed at the bottom as required; must rodent proof doors. Instructed to contact the pest control company for service prior to reinspection next week. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Found the three comp sink faucet not maintained and in poor repair. The faucet neck is loose and being held together with a towel and duck tape. The faucet popped off while running full water pressure at the sink. Instructed to repair faucet neck at three comp sink. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found loose rubber gaskets at the two door refrigeration unit across from the walk-in cooler; must repair or replace gaskets to avoid escaping air. Unit holding at proper temperature at this time.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and mainain the following: exterior surfaces of all cooking eqiupment (fryers, grill, stove), clean slicer and meat saw, clean prep tables, clean interiors of refrigeration and freezer units including deep freezer, clean interior bottom of fryers, clean can opener blade and sleeve holder at prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning throughout kitchen and storage area around under and behind cooking equipment, storage shelves, dishmachine, sinks and prep tables to remove grease, dirt and other debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some cracked floor tile in kitchen; repair or replace tile where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean walls around and behind cooking equipment to remove excessive grease. The pipes/lines connecting to various equipment and walls need cleaning (stove, fryer, grill, dishmachine and sinks); clean and maintain. The vents above the cooking equipment need detail cleaning; clean vents. The fuse boxes or shut off valve boxes next to the exhaust system on the wall in the prep area need cleaning to remove grease observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tile in kitchen and dining area; must replace ceiling tile where needed. Observed ceiling vents stained in kitchen; must clean vents. The vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment need cleaning; clean same. Remove dust observed on the ventilation fans on the ceilings of both washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: One set of lights in the prep area are not shielded; must provide a shield for this set of lights.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The exterior of the grease receptor at the three comp sink needs cleaning; clean exterior of grease receptor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The pipe underneath the three comp sink is leaking; must repair leaking pipe under the three comp sink. The ventilation fans in both washrooms are not working; must repair ventilation fans in both washrooms.

15. Mar 3, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the following items: food storage containers, exterior of chest freezer with food debris, interior of prep coolers, deep fryers, prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and mainain the following: exterior surfaces of all cooking eqiupment (fryers, grill, stove), clean slicer and meat saw, clean prep tables, clean interiors of refrigeration and freezer units including deep freezer, clean interior bottom of fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning throughout kitchen and storage area around under and behind cooking equipment, storage shelves, dishmachine, sinks and prep tables to remove grease, dirt and other debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean walls around and behind cooking equipment to remove excessive grease. The pipes/lines connecting to various equipment and walls need cleaning (stove, fryer, grill, dishmachine and sinks); clean and maintain. The vents above the cooking equipment need detail cleaning; clean vents. The fuse boxes or shut off valve boxes next to the exhaust system on the wall in the prep area need cleaning to remove grease observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: One set of lights in the prep area are not shielded; must provide a shield for this set of lights.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fans in both washrooms are not operational. Must repair or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The exterior of the grease receptor at the three comp sink needs cleaning; clean exterior of grease receptor. The faucet neck at the three comp sink in the kitchen is leaking; repair leak at the faucet neck.

16. Jan 10, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the following items: food storage containers, exterior of chest freezer with food debris, interior of prep coolers, deep fryers, prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and repaint the walls throughout the prep and storage area with chipped paint and excessive food debris on the walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the cracked light shield in the food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fans in both washrooms are not operational. Must repair or replace.

17. Dec 28, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1764084 on 5/4/16 not corrected: 34 - observed the floor under the cook line with accumulated food debris and grease. 35 - observed a large hole in the east wall of the rear prep area next to the tall 2 door true cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain all walls. 45 - observed food handlers not in compliance with idph food handler requirement. Instructed to comply with idph food handler requirement. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the following items: food storage containers, exterior of chest freezer with food debris, interior of prep coolers, deep fryers, prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and repaint the walls throughout the prep and storage area with chipped paint and excessive food debris on the walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the cracked light shield in the food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fans in both washrooms are not operational. Must repair or replace.

18. May 4, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. 30lbs of smothered pork chops at 55.0f-62.1f in the 2 door refrigerator in the rear prep area, 5lbs of cooked rice at 52.3f on the prep table and 3lbs of mashed potatoes at 64.4f on the prep table. Instructed to provide potentially hazardous cold foods at 40.0f or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured approximately 38lbs of food valued at approximately $100. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the cook line with accumulated food debris and grease. Also observed carpet rugs inside of the restroom. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors and remove all carpet rugs inside of the restroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a large hole in the east wall of the rear prep area next to the tall 2 door true cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain all walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee purses and coats above prep areas in the kitchen. Instructed to store all personal items separately.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink fauce base leaking and missing drain plugs. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing and provide 3 drain plugs.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not in compliance with idph food handler requirement. Instructed to comply with idph food handler requirement.

19. Sep 29, 2015 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

20. Apr 22, 2015 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handler requirements not met.must enroll all food handlers and maintain certificates.

21. Apr 20, 2015 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    8 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: Instructed to rodent proof/seal the gaps on the side door in the banquet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must reattach (door is missing) a door to the walk in cooler in the rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal drainboard above 3- comp sink,splash guards in between 3- comp sink and prep table at hand sink in prep area. Torn booth seats,worn door gaskets on 2- door cooler and worn cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from exterior of all food, all shelving units in prep area and walk in coolers and freezer, oven and compressor unit in walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in prep areas and under heavy equipment and coolers. Must clean excessive grease and food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases of equipment throughout premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing drywall behind prep table in kitchen,stained ceiling tiles. Must clean grease and food debri from walls & bases ,vents, pipes throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove,elevate,organize articles off of floor in rear yard, food and under banquet tables and along walls in same area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handler requirements not met.must enroll all food handlers and maintain certificates.

22. Apr 10, 2015 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical13 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violations from report #2355187 4/1/15 not corrected #18-still finding evidence rodents. Appx 150-200 rodent droppings scattered throughout premises along wall bases throughout,on floor inside of walk in cooler next to food containers, on ledges of all coolers,on floor and ledges in electrical room,on and under prep tables,booth seats in dining area, under tables on top and in between articles stored underneath banquet tables and along wall bases ,in lower cabinets of deep fryers, women's and men's toilet room,under and around shelving units,on shelving units in front prep area ,on floor next to pop cooler at service counter, lower cabinets of hot holding units. Also unknown white powder substance. Also still evidence of live small flies flying around premises. Rear door double doors rusted out and not rodent proofed and dining room door has opening to outside at bottom.

    • 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: Violation not corrected see violation #14.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation not corrected see violation #14.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,SPLASH GUARDS IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT PREP TABLE.MUST RMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,BROKEN GLASS AT UPPER FRONT DOOR,TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SAW MACHINE,MEAT SLICER,ALL SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,GRILL AND PREP TABLES,OVEN,CAN OPENER,COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRYWALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & BASES ,VENTS, PIPES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR YARD,ELECTRICAL CLOSET,FOOD AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,UNDER BANQUET TABLES AND ALONG WALLS IN SAME AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.

23. Apr 1, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical13 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of cooked foods such as 2lbs smoked sausage 124.1f,3lbs. Pan sausage 130.8f,1lb. Link sausage 117.8f,1 lb.salt pork bacon 112.8f,2 lb.bacon 112.6f in several pans on top shelf of grill and 60lbs. Cooked greens 59.2f-67.3f,15lbs. Cooked cabbage 53.0f,25lbs. Cooked rice 44.6f in large plastic containers and bucket in walk in cooler.product was dumped and denatured by manager.must have cold holding at 40.0f or below.appx 107lbs. $96.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • 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 evidence of appx 100 rodent droppings or more scattered in various areas on floor in electrical room,on and under prep tables,booth seats in dining area,banquet room,toilet rooms,hot holding lower cabinets.several bags of rodent poison in same areas.also appx 10 or more live small flies flying around premises.also rear double door rusted out & not rodent proofed,banquet dining room door the same.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/1/15.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1387676 10/7/14 not corrected #30-must label bulk food storage containers in the prep area and rear storage closet.#33-detail clean deep fryers in the prep area has grease build up.#35-detail clean wall bases behind all cooking equipment has heavy accumulation of grease build up and remove some chip paint on wall near 3- comp sink.#38- must provide a utility sink on premises with backflow device.must repair and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label and date all cooked foods in all coolers and freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal drainboard above 3- comp sink,splash guards in between 3- comp sink and prep table at hand sink in prep area.must repair or replace rusted out prep table.must rmove rust from shelving units of prep tables and shelving units in walk in cooler and freezer,damaged food storage container,broken glass at upper front door,torn booth seats,worn door gaskets on 2- door cooler and walk in cooler,walk in cooler door in poor repair,worn cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from dish racks,exterior of all food storage containers,saw machine,meat slicer,all shelving units in prep area and walk in coolers and freezer,grill and prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in prep areas and under heavy equipment and coolers.must clean excessive grease and food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases of equipment throughout premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls throughout premises,must repair or replace missing drywall behind prep table in kitchen,stained ceiling tiles .must clean grease and food debri from walls & bases and pipes throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked light shield and missing light shields in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers r 3- comp sink.must repair or replace broken faucet handles at hand sink in kitchen,leaky compressor unit in walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a probe thermometers for food temps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove,elevate,organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear yard,electrical closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handler requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.

24. Oct 7, 2014 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food containers in the prep area and rear storage closet

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean deep fryers in the prep area,has grease build-up inside equipment,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean wall base behind all cooking equipment,has heavy accumlication of grease build-up and remove some chip paint on wall near 3 compartment sink in prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a utility sink on premises

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Hermomter inside the refrigerqator unit in rear and prep cooler at prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove unused soft serve machine near serving line area,to prevent rodent

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a container to store ice scoop at ice machine

25. Sep 29, 2014 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand washing sink now connected but with no hot water (68.0f). Instructed to provide hot water per city code. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food containers in the prep area and rear storage closet

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean deep fryers in the prep area,has grease build-up inside equipment,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean wall base behind all cooking equipment,has heavy accumlication of grease build-up and remove some chip paint on wall near 3 compartment sink in prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a utility sink on premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide a thermomter inside the refrigerqator unit in rear and prep cooler at prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove unused soft serve machine near serving line area,to prevent rodent harborage

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a container to store ice scoop at ice machine

26. Sep 22, 2014 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The handsink at serving line counter is not accessible for washing and sanitizing hands,sink is not connectes at this time of inspection,critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food containers in the prep area and rear storage closet

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean deep fryers in the prep area,has grease build-up inside equipment,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean wall base behind all cooking equipment,has heavy accumlication of grease build-up and remove some chip paint on wall near 3 compartment sink in prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a utility sink on premises

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide a thermomter inside the refrigerqator unit in rear and prep cooler at prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove unused soft serve machine near serving line area,to prevent rodent harborage

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a container to store ice scoop at ice machine