Nigerian Kitchen

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 14, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at the men's bathroom. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation 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: Noted no soap at the dishwashing hand wash sink at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all handwashing sinks. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Consolidated with above violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted over 100 rat droppings at the following areas: --over 15 on floor along wall base underneath shelves at the kitchen prep area. --over 50 on the stair way leading to the basement food sry storage. --over 35 on floor along wall base at the basement food dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted both toilets on premise not properly flushing at the time of inspection. Clogged and not flushing materials. Instructed to contact the plumber to repair system to properly flush. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate screening at rear door, openings are too large to prevent insect entry. Must install a smaller mesh screen to prevent pest entry.

     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: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags and tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted some food boxes, litter and packages stored on the ground by the outside garbage container. Instructed to contain garbage inside the garbage receptable and maintain the area clean.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease container is on dirt. Must move container to concrete pad.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors throughout premises. Must clean and maintain floors, remove all litter, debris, etc.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Walls with dried food debris and areas of poor repair in food prep arfeas. Must repair, clean and maintain walls. Large amount of soiled expanding foam on wall under 3 compartment sink. Must remove expanding foam and repair wall surfaces to be smooth & easily cleanable. Accumulated dust on wall vent by dining room hand wash sink. Must clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter throughout establishment on shelve and floors. Unused equipment in storage areas at the basement food/dry storage. Including under the stairwell. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest and to facilitate cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted water seeping from the wall at the basement food/dry storage area. Also noted leaking from ceiling pipe leaking water into containers. Instructed to repair all leaks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

     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: Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employees at work with no food handler certificates. Instructed management that all employees are required to have the food handler certificates on site at all times and one month (30 days) grace period for new hires

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty and no allergen training certification.allergen certifiecate expired 03/04/2024. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Jun 29, 2026 Conditional

   Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violataion. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. May 18, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

4. May 11, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

     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: Noted over 20 rat droppings on floor along wall base at the basement food dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation violation#7-38-020(a).citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the upright freezers at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container and surrounding not maintained with thick grease on the ground around the grease container and on top of container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain grease container and its surrounding. Priority foundation violation#7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipmentat the first floor and especially where rat droppings were found.

     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: Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Oct 9, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as a shelf liner on shelving, and aluminum foiled being used as a liner on cooking equipment in the frying area at the end of cook line. Instructed to remove the foil and cardboard so surface is smooth, even and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the rear cooks area. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dry food debris from underneath shelving for vegetables and fruits in the middle of food prep area behind prep tables 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: Observed previous core violation not corrected from report #2617502 dated 5/14/2025; violation #57 (2-102.13) "food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed management, all food handlers that do not have city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate shall complete an approved food handler training program." instructed to renew allergen training for city of chicago managers and keep certificates on site for review. Priortiy foundation violation, 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. May 14, 2025 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed drainboard next to the main 3 compartment sink in poor repair (rotten wood). Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters above cooking equipment in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining hand sink in the kitchen (by the kitchen stove).

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed management, all food handlers that do not have city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate shall complete an approved food handler training program.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Feb 26, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed drainboard next to the main 3 compartment sink in poor repair (rotten wood). Instructed to replace and maintain.

     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(c) instructed to clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters above cooking equipment in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining hand sink in the kitchen (by the kitchen stove)

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed management, all food handlers that do not have city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate shall complete an approved food handler training program.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Feb 19, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no date label on ready to eat food (cooked beans cake, melon spinach, fried rice, red sauce, pepper soup, stewed goat) stored inside the reach-in cooler for over 24 hours. Instructed manager to provide a date label on all ready to eat food items if stored over 24 hours. Must identify food products shelf life or consume by dating (7 days from preparation date). Manager discarded the said food products. Total weight 50 lbs, total value $ 200.00 priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

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

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed drainboard next to the main 3 compartment sink in poor repair (rotten wood). Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of all coolers (prep and reach-in coolers), exterior surfaces of grease box underneath the 3 compartment sink, storage racks and prep shelves in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters above cooking equipment in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2589973 issued on 02-23-2024 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #10 - instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink inside men's washroom. #37 - instructed to clean and properly label food storage containers identified with common name (flour, rice etc). #55 - instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles and clutter and reorganize basement storage area. #56 - observed prep/cooking area with poor lighting. Instructed to provide additional lighting. #58 - found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed management, all food handlers that do not have city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate shall complete an approved food handler training program.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Feb 23, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink inside men's washroom.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 men and women washroom door must be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 observed dried leaves and debris on ground under and around garbage and grease dumpster in rear outside area . Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles and clutter and reorganize basement storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed prep/cooking area with poor lighting. Instructed to provide additional lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Feb 16, 2024 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink inside men's washroom.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermomemeter visible inside all reach-in coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

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

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found over 50 rodent (mice) droppings along the walls and in all corners in the prep/dishwashing area and in storage area, 30 droppings along the walls inside boiler closet behind front counter. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Recommend to contact licensed pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

      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: Observed some food items stord using milk crates as storage. Instructed to properly use raise shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Men and women washroom door must be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dried leaves and debris on ground under and around garbage and grease dumpster in rear outside area . Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed metal sheet behind the main 3 compartment sink and metal drainboard in poor repair with rust and opening. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles and clutter and reorganize basement storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep/cooking area with poor lighting. Instructed to provide additional lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2576719 issued on 06-02-2023 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #47 - observed multiple cutting boards with deep scartches and stains in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain. #47 - observed assorted food items inside chest freezers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic t-shirt bags. Instructed the person in charge to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers and maintain. #49 - observed the interior surfaces of all reach -in coolers with food debris and spills. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain. #53 - observed no covered trash receptacle in the womens toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the womens toilet room and maintain.…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Jun 2, 2023 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed multiple cutting boards with deep scartches and stains in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard being used a liner and ensure that all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanble and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 observed assorted food items inside chest freezers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic t-shirt bags. Instructed the person in charge to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed the interior surfaces of all reach -in coolers with food debris and spills. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered trash receptacle in the womens toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the womens toilet room and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed multiple employees handling and preparing food without food handling training certificates. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that all food handling employees receive food handler training to comply with idph food handler requirements and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. May 25, 2023 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BEING USED TO STORE COOKING UTENSILS AND BLOCKED WITH BUCKETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.

      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 evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor underneath storage shelves, behind chest freezers, and on the side of all refrigeration units in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      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: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scartches and stains in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard being used a liner and ensure that all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanble and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed assorted food items inside chest freezers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic t-shirt bags. Instructed the person in charge to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Oserved food cooking equipment/utensils (pots,pans,etc.) too large for 3-compartment warewashing sink. Informed the person in charge sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils. If said equipment or utensils are too large for warewashing sink, a warewashing machine or alternative equipment must be provided or installed and or submit a sop for proper cleaning/sanitizing technique of oversize items or remove from facility. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior surfaces of all reach -in coolers with food debris and spills. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the womens toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the womens toilet room and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, and dish washing areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas 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 hole in wall in the wall near the rear exit door in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to smoothly seal hole 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: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed the person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple employees handling and preparing food without food handling training certificates. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that all food handling employees receive food handler training to comply with idph food handler requirements and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

13. Aug 4, 2022 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside egg refrigerator at front area. Must provide working thermometer for said refrigerator.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Dishwash area handwash sink cold water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain cold water handle at dishwasher handwash sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

14. Jul 28, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside egg refrigerator at front area. Must provide working thermometer for said refrigerator.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity. Around 30 mice droppings on the prep area floor along walls and corners. Instructed manager must remove all mice droppings by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Dishwash area handwash sink cold water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain cold water handle at dishwasher handwash sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

15. Mar 11, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 procedure and plans on site, however missing solution for cleaning vomiting and diarrheal events.instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-005,no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 no labeled provided at containers for dry food: flour,sugar,etc.must provide label with common name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 noted unprotected wood used to hold up handwashing sink by the ovens. Instructed to remove said wood and provide non-porous material that is easily cleanable and maintained.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 noted large pots in prep area. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing,rising and sanitizing or remove said pots.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 grimed and dusty ceiling fans at the rear prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 unfinished repair broken wall at east side of prep area by electrical box. Surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

16. Mar 2, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical11 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Procedure and plans on site, however missing solution for cleaning vomiting and diarrheal events.instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-005,no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food stored inside white chest freezer with inadequate temperature: 6 bags of cooked goat meat at temp of 59.7f to 62.6f. No time and temperature log provided. Cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below.frozen food 0(f) or below. Priority violation:7-38-005, citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: No labeled provided at containers for dry food: flour,sugar,etc.must provide label with common name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Milk crates are used for storage and for elevation at the kitchen and storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation. Must provide a raised shelf 6" off the floor. Surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted unprotected wood used to hold up handwashing sink by the ovens. Instructed to remove said wood and provide non-porous material that is easily cleanable and maintained.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted large pots in prep area. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing,rising and sanitizing or remove said pots.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing lid at receptacle inside the women's washroom.instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grimedand dusty ceiling fans at the rear prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Unfinished repair broken wall at east side of prep area by electrical box. Surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter throughout establishment on shelves, floors unused equipment and in storage areas at the basement storage. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Broken light fixture hanging from ceiling at rear prep area. Burned light bulbs at dish room. Room is dark. Must install said bulb.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 11-5-2019, report# 2321087 #47) 4-102.11 noted assorted food items inside freezers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed properly to store all food items inside approved food grade containers. #55) 6-201.11 observed food debris in corners and along walls of kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. #58) 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificates on site during inspection. Instructed employees who have the certified foodservice manager certificate must complete the allergen training. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

17. Nov 5, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violataion. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed establishment had some of the necessary items for vomit and diarrhea clean up kit: gloves and sanitizer. Instructed to provide the vomit and diarrhea clean up kit with the necessary items as outlined in policy with procedure. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide.

      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 cooked beef and rice at an improper cold holding temperature in refrigerator by 3-compartment sink. Rice jollof at 50.4f weighing 5 pounds approximate cost at $10.00 and cooked beef at 47.7f, weighing 20 pounds at an approximate cost of $75.00. Instructed manager that cold holding temperature must be at 41.0f or less. Instructed manager to discard and denature food immediately. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 dead cockroaches under refrigerator and by dry food storage area across from the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to clean and remove dead cockroaches from establishment.

      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: Noted assorted food items inside freezers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty pots on grill being used for cooking. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris in corners and along walls of kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors.

      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 person in charge with a city of chicago sanitation certificate on site during inspection while tcs foods (rice, beef) were being prepared and served. Instructed such a person be on site at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site during inspection. Instructed employees who have teh certified foodservice manager certificate must complete the allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

18. Dec 13, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 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(n) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issue

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 noted some use of milk crates for storage on shelves at the kitchen area, instructed not to use milk crates for storage to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate storage containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.18 noted heavy ice build up and spills inside the chest freezer at the kitchen prep area. In instructed to defrost, detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a2) noted assorted food items inside freezers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 observed pots too large to be submerged into the three compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instructed to remove over sized pots, install a larger three compartment sink or provide alternative ware-washing for equipment.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

19. Dec 3, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general2 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) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 management unable to provide a procedure for for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 noted over 20 rat droppings along wall at the basement dry storage area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas.recommended to consult with pest control company.must eliminate the pest control problem upon being re-inspected. Priority foundation #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: 4-202.16 noted some use of milk crates for storage on shelves at the kitchen area, instructed not to use milk crates for storage to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate storage containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.18 noted heavy ice build up and spills inside the chest freezer at the kitchen prep area. In instructed to defrost, detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a2) noted assorted food items inside freezers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 observed pots too large to be submerged into the three compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instructed to remove over sized pots, install a larger three compartment sink or provide alternative ware-washing for equipment.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.110 noted outside garbage dumpster overloaded and preventing proper lid closure. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pest priority foundation #7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.12 noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are prepared and served . Instructed to have the certified food manager on duty at all times chicago on priority foundation #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

20. Dec 6, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All stored clean pots and pans must be stored inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install splash guards on both sides of the dish exposed hand sink between the mop sink and the clean dish rack at the three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers found dirty with food splatter. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hole in the wall baseboard in the hvac closet. Must seal. Missing baseboard coving in some areas in the ladies washroom. Must replace. Open wall at the kitchen electrical box with exposed raw wood, unsealed bricks, no floor under with exposed dirt/earth. Must seal/provide a wall and floor at electrical box in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a grease trap at the small three compartment sink.

21. Dec 1, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand washing sink in the kitchen food preparation area. Must install an exposed hand sink in the food prep area cooks line with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All stored clean pots and pans must be stored inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install splash guards on both sides of the dish exposed hand sink between the mop sink and the clean dish rack at the three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers found dirty with food splatter. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hole in the wall baseboard in the hvac closet. Must seal. Missing baseboard coving in some areas in the ladies washroom. Must replace. Open wall at the kitchen electrical box with exposed raw wood, unsealed bricks, no floor under with exposed dirt/earth. Must seal/provide a wall and floor at electrical box in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a grease trap at the small three compartment sink.

22. Nov 2, 2017 No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations