New Pearl's Place Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 1, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical Show violations

   • 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 at prep handsink (55f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be at least 100f. Service priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Noted improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the refrigerator. Improper: milk at 55.0 and eggs at 55.1f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $50.00 through the denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. 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 improper cold-hold temperature of 60f at prep refrigerator. Informed all refrigeration units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of public health (cdph). Tagged refrigerator. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

2. Apr 7, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door in poor repair. Noted a gap in between doors. Must repair to prevent entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean floors through out especially along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris. Noted vents dirty in the front prep area. Also must clean andd maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Nov 29, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all storage shelving, prep stations, counter tops,rack and interior of walk in cooler to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors throughout kitchen under around and behind cooking equipment where needed, clean inside of walk-in cooler under shelves, clean in dishwashing area under sinks and dishmachine. Clean floor drains in dishwashing area and maintain. Remove all standing water from floor in dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Apr 10, 2024 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

5. Feb 6, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing and/or broken thermometers inside coolers. Must provide and maintain working thermomters where ever needed.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink and a leak at the base of the faucet in the rear dish washing room. Must 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 broken floor tiles in the dish washing room. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in all food prep areas to remove spills and/or debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Sep 18, 2023 Pass

   Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the window fan above the dishmachine to remove dust observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Aug 29, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the window fan above the dishmachine to remove dust observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Aug 21, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed roach activity on premises. Found 6 live roaches on premises in kitchen area behind equipment; instructed to have pest control company come out to service kitchen and other areas as needed. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the walls and floors around under and behind cooking and other kitchen equipment to remove grease, food particles, sticky residue and dust build up on vents. Also clean the window fan above the dishmachine to remove dust observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vent above the dish machine in the dishwashing area to remove dust build up.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Jan 25, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom of fryers where needed, clean interior panel of ice machine and exterior surfaces of fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing violations in need of repair; the three comp sink in the buffet prep area has a faucet that is leaking, a leak found at a valve at the three comp sink in the kitchen cooking area in the corner, the three comp sink in the dishwashing area has a leaking faucet (left side) and the right faucet has a missing hot water knob. Repair all plumbing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in corner areas behind some kitchen equipment. Instructed to clean the light shield in the dishwashing area where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one blown light bulb in a light in the dishwashing area; instructed to replace bulb where needed.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Apr 26, 2022 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door with a 1/4" gap at the bottom corner. Must repair to prevent entry point for pests.

      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 milk crates used for elevation. Must use proper shelving 6' off the floor and away from the wall for proper cleaning and pest monitoring.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all storage shelving, prep stations, counter tops,rack and interior of walk in cooler to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 comp in the dish washing area with leaky pipes underneath sinks, also 2 comp sinks in the rear prep area has leaks underneath the sinks. Must 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 rear storage/prep areas very cluttered. Must remove and/or organize stock for cleaning and pest monitoring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors through out prep area and storage areas,and walls to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls with peeling paint in the rear salad prep area. Must remove and repaint (nontoxic paint).

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Mar 30, 2021 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior bottom of the fryers to remove grease observed. Clean exterior surfaces of fryers to remove grease as well.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors throughout kitchen under around and behind cooking equipment where needed, clean inside of walk-in cooler under shelves.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Mar 23, 2021 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found improper cold holding tempertures of tcs foods in prep area. Found fish, shrimp, sausage, beef patties, crab cakes, and mayo at temps ranging from 56f to 57.2f. Items removed and discarded immediately. Twelve pounds valued at $36.oo. Priority violation 7-38-005 issued. Instructed to maintain all tcs foods at 41f or below.

      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 evidence of pests (fruit flies) on premises in the dishwashing area of kitchen. Found 30 or more fruit flies in dishwashing area on the the walls around dishmachine and sinks. Instructed to eliminate activity and to clean dishwashing area equipment and drains as described in other violations. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior bottom of the fryers to remove grease observed. Clean exterior surfaces of fryers to remove grease as well.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the valve at the sprayer at the dishmachine; repair leak. Also observed a leak from the sprayer sink onto the floor; seal hole in sink to avoid leaking water. Observed leaking from the faucet at the exposed hand sink in the cooking area; repair leak. Instructed to clean three comp sink to remove food particles from sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors throughout kitchen under around and behind cooking equipment where needed, clean inside of walk-in cooler under shelves, clean in dishwashing area under sinks and dishmachine. Clean floor drains in dishwashing area and maintain. Remove all standing water from floor in dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

13. May 6, 2020 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in 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: The racks inside the walk in cooler and in the food preparation area with rust. Instructed to remove rust from the racks or replace them. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryers with grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to detail 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: The rear hand washing sink (by the 3-comp. Sink) leaks underneath. Instructed to fix and maintain leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the rear food preparation and dish washing need to be re-grouted. Instructed to regrout and maintain. -the wall by the rear 3-comp. Sink is peeling. Instructed to scrape and repaint. Maintain a smooth and 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: Mop stored in dirty water inside the bucket. Instructed to dispose of water and store mops hanging up to properly air dry when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

14. Mar 31, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: The racks inside the walk in cooler and in the food preparation area with rust. Instructed to remove rust from the racks or replace them. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryers with grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to detail 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: The rear hand washing sink (by the 3-comp. Sink) leaks underneath. Instructed to fix and maintain leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains under the sinks/dish machine in need of some detail cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floor drains. -the walls around the sinks and dish machine in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to remove dirt, food and stains. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the rear food preparation and dish washing need to be re-grouted. Instructed to regrout and maintain. -the wall by the rear 3-comp. Sink is peeling. Instructed to scrape and repaint. Maintain a smooth and 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: Mop stored in dirty water inside the bucket. Instructed to dispose of water and store mops hanging up to properly air dry when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

15. Mar 31, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: The high temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at 180f or higher. Machine only reaches 160f. Instructed to have fixed so that it properly sanitizes. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in 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: The racks inside the walk in cooler and in the food preparation area with rust. Instructed to remove rust from the racks or replace them. Maintain same.

      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: Found no chemical test kit for the sanitizing agent used at the 3-comp. Sinks. Instructed to obtain the correct kit and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryers with grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to detail 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: The rear hand washing sink (by the 3-comp. Sink) leaks underneath. Instructed to fix and maintain leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains under the sinks/dish machine in need of some detail cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floor drains. -the walls around the sinks and dish machine in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to remove dirt, food and stains. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the rear food preparation and dish washing need to be re-grouted. Instructed to regrout and maintain. -the wall by the rear 3-comp. Sink is peeling. Instructed to scrape and repaint. Maintain a smooth and 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: Mop stored in dirty water inside the bucket. Instructed to dispose of water and store mops hanging up to properly air dry when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

16. Jan 18, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some rte tcs foods in walk-in cooler without proper date markings. Instructed the pic to provide proper date markings for all rte foods that are prepared and held more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gaskets at the two door cooler in the fryer area in poor repair; instructed to replace rubber gaskets to avoid escaping air from unit.

      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 bottoms of the fryers in need of cleaning to remove grease, clean bottoms of prep tables in prep areas and interiors of refrigeration units where needed.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet of the utility sink in the dishwashing area wrapped in plastic due to leaking; instructed the pic to repair or replace faucet neck at utility sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under fryers and other kitchen equipment in need of cleaning. Also clean floor drains under sinks and dishmachine to remove build up.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some dust inside of vent over the convection oven in the middle prep area; clean vent to remove dust observed.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

17. Mar 27, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in 2 door refrigerator in rear prep area: Turkey @ 53.4F-56.7F; chicken @ 51.8F-55.6F; pork @ 56.7F-57.2F; rice @ 49.3F; macaroni and cheese @ 57.9F; and assorted cooked vegetables @ 48.1F-63.1F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 21 lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $125. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw potentially hazardous foods (eggs) stored directly above ready to eat foods (mixed greens, vegetables, etc.) in the walk in cooler. Instructed must store raw foods below ready to eat foods at all times to prevent cross contamination. Operator relocated raw eggs to bottom shelf of walk in cooler. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed pipes in wall and ceiling on left side of cooking line in kitchen. Observed uncovered air ducts in rear of kitchen next to dish room. Must seal all holes in walls in ceilings, and cover all open air ducts to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall pipe exposed at hand sink and 3 compartment sink on left side of cooking line. Water disconnected to repair leak in water line. Must repair all leaks and restore water to this area of kitchen. Observed leak at left faucet of 3 compartment sink in dish area. Must repair and maintain same. Must install screen or drain cover at floor drain in bar area. Must maintain same.

18. Nov 14, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of sinks in dish washing area, rolling carts, coolers and freezers in prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grout all loose floor tiles in dish washing, prep, and storage areas. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Clean all floor drains. Replace damaged floor tiles in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of rear ventilation hood. Remove peeling paint on walls in prep area near kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize west bar area to prevent pest harborage. Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

19. Oct 12, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grout all loose floor tiles in dish washing, prep, and storage areas. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Clean all floor drains. Replace damaged floor tiles in dish washing area.

20. Sep 22, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Front display cooler not maintaining proper temperature 48.4f instructed manager to repair. Display cooler must maintain 40f or below. Display cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw whole turkey stored in prep area at improper temperature 51.4f, diced ham 56.2f, diced sausage 52.3f, and diced tomatoes 49.6f stored in omelet prep area at improper temperature, coleslaw 49f and raw eggs 49f stored in front display cooler at improper temperature. Instructed manager to discard approximately $85 and 50lbs of food. All cold food must be 40f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings scattered on equipment along south wall in rear storage area, 5 mice droppings scattered on floor in corner near convection oven, 5 mice droppings scattered on table near convection oven, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in unfinished bar area, several flying insects in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of fryer cabinets, grill, stove, oven, prep tables, sinks, storage shelves, holding units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grout all loose floor tiles in dish washing, prep, and storage areas. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Clean all floor drains. Replace damaged floor tiles in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all missing and damaged baseboards along walls in rear prep area near oven and dish washing areas. Seal all openings along baseboards in all areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on rear 3-compartment sink, leaking sprayer and basin on scrape sink in rear dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove soiled water and store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Remove all unused equipment and organize all storage and front bar areas to prevent pest harborage.

21. Oct 18, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · 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 around and behind kitchen cooking and other 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 vent fans on the ceilings of the washrooms need cleaning to remove dust observed; clean vents. Some missing wall tile at base of the wall in the dishwashing area; replace wall tile where needed. (owner has this scheduled for repair).

22. Apr 19, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint unfinished wall (dry wall observed) by the sinks in the cooking area of the kitchen.