Seafood Junction # 4 Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 11, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment with dirt and food. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles 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 the floors in the corners and under/around the coolers/cooking/heavy equipment and sinks with dirt, food and debris build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. -observed the ceiling tiles, vents and walls in the prep/dishwashing area and toilet room with food, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls, vents and ceiling tiles throughout.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager on site with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Nov 24, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items (steaks) that can be ordered raw or undercooked and the risk consuming such foods. Instructed must disclose and remind such items with an asterick (*) on all menus and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Upon arrival observed an improper thawing method of fish sitting on the food prep table at the rear food prep area. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as storing the tcs food item in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the 3-4 pieces of napkins stored on the back of the toilet in the toilet room on site. Instructed to relocate said paper towels to avoid contaminating hands during handwashing.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without hair restraints. Instructed manager to ensure all food handlers are wearing appropriate hair restraints while in the food prep areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food storage bins and lids stacked under one of the rear food prep tables with food build up and not clean. Instructed to clean and invert said food storage bins to avoid contamination clean utensils.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility using the rubber gloves as sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide three appropriate sink stoppers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in the front food prep area the outlet boxes and the bin where the seasoning shakers are stored with food build up and not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain all mentioned items.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under and surrounding the in the front, rear food prep area, and inside of the walk-in freezer with food debris build up. Instructed to clean said floors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Dec 8, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) observed containers of butter not labeled. Instructed manager to label containers with common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed certified food manager on site with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Nov 30, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   6 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed containers of butter not labeled. Instructed manager to label containers with common name.

     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: Observed non commercial insect control devices hanging up on ceiling. Instructed manager to remove device and to ensure that such devices are only installed by a licensed pest control perfessional.

     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 25 small flies throughout kitchen. Instructed manager to minimize small fly activity. Pest control service recommended. 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 cardboard being utilized as shelving in back dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove cardboard.

     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 inside of cooler with debris on bottom. Instructed manager to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy build up of dirt, debris and food splatter in rear food prep area on the walls and floors under the equipment. Instructed all areas must be cleaned and maintained as to help prevent possible pest and insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee preparring food with no food handler license. Instructed manager to ensure all employees who are not managers acquire food handler license.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager on site with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Nov 22, 2021 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed badly stained yellow cutting board in rear food prep area. Instructed that it must be replaced as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared.

     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 the outside of cooking equipment and non cooking equipment with a build up of food splatter and stains. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the sliding reach in potato cooler with a build up of spillage on the bottom. 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 handle on the toilet in the toilet room broken. 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 a missing ceiling tile over the potato cooler and stained ceiling tiles throughout. Instructed to replace 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 a heavy build up of dirt, debris and food splatter in rear food prep area on the walls and floors under the equipment. Instructed all areas must be cleaned and maintained as to help prevent possible pest and insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jul 28, 2021 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

7. Jul 6, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed lighting inside the walk-in freezer not working. Instructed manager to repair lighting and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Jun 29, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   9 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

     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: See violation #60.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and service the grease trap underneath the 3 comp sink. Observed grease trap dirty and possibly leaking.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the employee's wash room dirty. Must detail clean 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, dish washing, and storage. Instructed manager to detail clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

     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 VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386500 DATE: 8/26/20. Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN Violation Codes: 6-303.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. Aug 26, 2020 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed thermometers missing inside front and rear reach-in coolers. Instructed manager to provide thermometers in all coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

     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: Observed cardboard used as shelf liners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.

     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 broken glass inside left door of three door cooler in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair 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: Observed food debris and spills inside coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lighting in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

     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 report #236696 on 4-1-20:58-observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

10. Apr 1, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 noted broken glass door to 1 of 3 doors on rear display cooler. Instructed to replace glass door to avoid glass pieces contaminating food stored inside cooler unit.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wet wiping cloth hanging on counter surfaces in front prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed a burned out light-bulb in the 3-door display cooler. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Mar 24, 2020 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical11 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 written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. 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 facility with use of the sample clean up policy provided from cdph website and no supplies. Must ensure the availability of both a clean up policy and adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wash their hands in between task. Food handler was first seen prepping food, handling foods in coolers and finally returning to prep foods and not wash hands. Priority violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed employee washroom handsink (6f3). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Person in charge manually adjusted hot water under sink and is now maintained at 101f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No 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: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the 3-door display cooler to be improper: cooked potatoes 63f-74f (35lbs) and cooked corn 48f (5lbs). Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 40 lbs of products worth $100.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted temperature of front prep display cooler to be improper at 51f. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Tag was placed on display cooler. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed seafood salad packaged and prepared on site not labeled. Instructed to install proper labels on packaging to include name of food items, net weight, ingredients, business name and address where made and packaged.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted broken glass door to 1 of 3 doors on rear display cooler. Instructed to replace glass door to avoid glass pieces contaminating food stored inside cooler unit.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth hanging on counter surfaces in front prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

      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: Observed cutting boards in the front and rear prep areas with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      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 an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, 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 receptacle (waste can) for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in unisex employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee toilet room without toilet tissue. Instructed person in charge that a supply of toilet tissue must be available at each toilet. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

      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, dish washing, and storage. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out light-bulb in the 3-door display cooler. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Apr 18, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employyee health policy on site. Instructed person in charge to provide. Priority foundation.

      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 employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide all necessary items in policy including disposable mask, gloves and disposable mop. Priority foundation

      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: Upon inspection observed no hand soap in employee washroom and rear handsink. Also soap clogged inside of soap dispenser in front prep area. Unable to use. Instructed that soap must be available for use at all handwashing sinks for employee use. Person in charge corrected problem, at front handsink and provided hand soap at all areas-cos (pic) priority foundation issued 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 improper cold temperatures of (tcs) foods inside of front display cooler. Approx (7) 1-lb prepared seafood salads, 4- containers of banana pudding made with milk, eggs at improper temperature of 47.5f. Instructed to maintain cold( tcs) foods at 41f or below.(pic) removed all foods and discarded at cost approx $45.00. Priority violation issued 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 no

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed seafood salad prepared on side for (to-go) not labeled. Instructed to install proper labels on packaging with i name of establishment and address,ingredients, weight,etc. Must install labels.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Any washroom used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Front hand sink slow draining. Must repair. Also leaky pipe under middle pipe area of 3- compartment sink.must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handlers training for employees. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All managers with city of chicago food sanitation certificate must have allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Dec 15, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors around and behind kitchen equipment 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: Instructed to clean ceiling vents where needed to remove dust observed. Instructed to clean vents above cooking equipment to remove dust observed. Instructed to clean walls around and behind cooking equipment and sinks and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean exterior surface of grease receptor at the three comp sink.

14. Feb 1, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in corner areas around and behind various kitchen equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The vents above the cooking equipment in the prep area need cleaning in the center area; clean vents.

15. May 26, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 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, 5lbs of raw salmon on the counter at 76.8f valued at $25, 100lbs of cooked potatoes in bins under the front prep table at 96.3f-113.7f valued at $100 and 25lbs of lobster tails in bins of water in the rear prep area at 66.1f valued at $450. Instructed to maintain potentially hazardous hot foods at 140.0f or higher and potentially hazardous cold foods at 40.0f or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured approximately 130lbs of food valued at $575. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed both exposed hand washing sinks without hand soap and paper towels. Instructed to provide hand soap and paper towels at exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints at all times food is being handled.

16. Oct 6, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in manager's office. Instructed to remove items six inches off floor to prevent rodent harborage. Maintain same.

17. Sep 24, 2015 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations