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No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 18, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at handwashing sink in dish room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with hand cleaning liquid at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030-(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink in dish room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide.corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c), citation consolidated with above violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found faucet located at wash compartment of 3 compartment sink without running water when knob is turned on. Water only runs through wash solution hose. Instructed manager to repair and maintain faucet so that it has running water when in use.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink(up stairs). Must repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2. Mar 27, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager (pic) without proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jan 18, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometer inside of the leafy greens refrigeration unit. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed a black substance on the wall around the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located behind the service counter nor on the water/ice machine located in the customer dining area. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

4. Mar 9, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Mar 4, 2022 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink water temperature at 83f located at prep station in basement. Intructed manager to provide a minnimum hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food chicken (80 lbs at $240) at improper cold holding temperatures of 50f - 46 f located in walk in cooler.instructed manager to discard and denature said tcs foods. Instructed to provide a minnimum cold holding temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

6. Feb 4, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Aug 18, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Weak hot pressure at one comp sink for vegetables washing, instructed to provide adequate hot water pressure.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

8. Jul 10, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ahi tuna on menu, said item is served undercooked. Found disclosure, and reminder provided. Found no footnote provided. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure and reminder for all menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

9. Aug 19, 2019 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food not meeting temperature requirements, ready to eat chicken 3 five pound container of at 46-50.3 degrees f and 2 five pound container of chicken 50.3 degrees f 1 five pound pan of hard tuna at 47 degrees f and steak all inside front 2 door prep reach in cooler;prep reach in cooler at 41.7 degrees f. Cold holding must remain at 41 degrees f or below required temperature. Person in charge voluntary discarded food items not meeting requirements. Informed person in charge of requirements. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued. Approx 20 pounds $200.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

10. Feb 5, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not meeting temperature requirements, ready to eat chicken 3 five pound container of at 48-53.7 degrees f and 4 five pound container of black beans 52.6 degrees f 1 five pound pan of hard boil eggs at 53 degrees f and soft cheese all inside front 1 door prep reach in cooler;prep reach in cooler at 51.7 degrees f. Cold holding must remain at 41 degrees f or below required temperature. Person in charge voluntary discarded food items not meeting requirements. Informed person in charge of requirements. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued. Approx 40 pounds $300.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed equipment not meeting standard requirements, front prep reach in cooler at 51.7 degrees f with food stored inside. Informed person in charge of cold holding equipment requirements. Tagged unit. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued maintenance-tech (mti) onsite repaired cooler at time of inspection. Taged remove

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors bare cement porous not easy cleanable. Floors and stairs leading to and inside basement food prep area. Must repair and maintain for smooth non porous easy to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

11. Oct 19, 2018 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 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(a)no employee health policy on site, instructed to obtain.

      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 no vomit/ diarrhea cleanup kit, no procedure. Instructed to obtain

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: : pa 100-0367 no allergen training certificate for certified mgrs, instructed to obtain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Aug 24, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 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(a)no employee health policy on site, instructed to obtain.

      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 no vomit/ diarrhea cleanup kit, no procedure. Instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.15 floor not clean, found food debris debris under front service line, standing water in 2 buckets behind ice maker. Instructed to eliminate flies breeding sites.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 no allergen training certificate for certified mgrs, instructed to obtain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Feb 1, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee using poor hygienic practices upon inspection, ( ie food handler in prep area, didn't wash hands ater talking on phone with one glove on, holding other glove. Employee hung up phone put the other glove on and didn't wash hands . Also observed another employee after taliking on phone in prep area didnt wash hands started handling lettuce containers. Instructed manager employees must wash their hands prior to handling food or after hands have become contaminated-cdi. Critical violation 7-38-010a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in use not maintained. Deep dark grooves. Instructed to replace..must maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leaky sprayer at 1- compartment sink in dish washing room 1st fl. Instructed to repair

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cleaning equipment not properly stored and dust pans stored unclean. Instructed to clean and properly store mops,dust pans, etc after use. Also clutter of unused equipment in rear storage area in basement stored on floors . Instructed to properly store and organize all storage to prevent any pest harborage area.

14. Sep 12, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Sep 5, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 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: Observed approximately 40 live fruit flies on the walls/ceiling and plumbing pipes in the basement food prep area and 15 live fruit flies flying around garbage cans that are in the rear of the basement food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize the noted areas and provide additional pest control to eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-28-020

    • 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 ice machine and beverage cooler with accumulated food and debris, ponding water on the floor in the dishroom and the dishrooms floor drain with accumulated food debris under the 1 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors/floor drains and remove ponding water.

16. Jan 4, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to sand or replace the cutting boards in the prep area to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the rear under/around the coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the vent inside the women's toilet room. Remove dirt/dust build up.

17. Apr 19, 2016 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: During inspection,observed several food handlers using poor hyigenic practices,ie talking on phone with gloves on and walked right pass the hand sink thru prep area without washing hands. The food handler began to touch lettuce for food order with same gloves on.observed another food handler touching cap on his head several times fixing his cap with same gloves he used to rub food particles from chopping/cutting board in front of him.he just change gloves never washed hands. Saw food handler taking a book out of a cabinet behind her putting it on prep line,touching the cabinet,book with same gloves used to make salads,touching lettuce never washing hands.last food handler standing at food line touching his face toward nose several times with gloves, washed hands 1 time but not each time between.instructed all food handlers to wash hands, during inspection,before changing gloves between e

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Large dry storage bulk containers not labeled.must label

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage pan shelf in dish room 1st fl not clean.must clean

18. Jan 13, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent in basement prep area above desks.instructed to clean/maintain.

19. Sep 4, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops stored on the floor of the mechanical room and inside of the dish room. Instructed to store all wet mops hanging or inverted.

20. Apr 2, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed shipping packaging material attached to equipment. Instructed to remove all packaging material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed construction debris on refrigeration units and counter tops. Instructed to clean and maintain all food and non food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gap between the flooring entering the 1st floor prep area. Instructed to provide a threshold to remove the gap.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed gaps along the wall where the frp wall meets the baseboards in the basement prep area in front of the ovens. Instructed to seal all gaps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the basement hood without a fan on the roof. Instructed to provide fan on the roof.

21. Jan 22, 2015 No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations