Home of the Hoagy

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets along cooler doors in rear storage area to be in disrepair or missing. Instructed to repair or replace gaskets for all cold holding equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with deep gouges and in disrepair. Instructed to replace cutting boards and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 to 45 mouse droppings on floor beneath coolers in rear storage area, beneath interior trash can in rear area, along wall base in mop sink and potato storage area. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets along cooler doors in rear storage area to be in disrepair or missing. Instructed to repair or replace gaskets for all cold holding equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with deep gouges and in disrepair. Instructed to replace cutting boards and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations not corrected from inspection #2575937 on 5/16/2023. #49 observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicer, fryer cabinets, holding units, prep tables, coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #55 observed accumulated food debris, grease buildup and spills on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #57 observed no valid food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees. Instructed manager to correct all violations and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicer, fryer cabinets, holding units, prep tables, coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris, grease buildup and spills on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on grease trap, ladder, prep tables, electrical equipment, shelving units and floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, utility, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicer, fryer cabinets, holding units, prep tables, coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed utility sink not properly draining. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom doors. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris, grease buildup and spills on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4"in gap at bottom of rear entry door to back alley. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain for the prevention of pest entry.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the previous core violations from report #2500227 dated: 4/14/21 not corrected: #49 observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of grill, holding units, fryers, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #55 observed openings in walls and ceilings along baseboards around pipe fittings in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings in all areas. #55 observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in all areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Instructed person in charge to correct all violations and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4"in gap at bottom of rear entry door to back alley. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain for the prevention of pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 70 mouse droppings scattered throughout rear dry storage rooms: behind 5 gallon bbq containers, on top of plastic bins, along walls in corners in soda storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the previous core violations from report #2500227 dated: 4/14/21 not corrected: #49 observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of grill, holding units, fryers, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #55 observed openings in walls and ceilings along baseboards around pipe fittings in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings in all areas. #55 observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in all areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Instructed person in charge to correct all violations and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

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

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

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on ice inside chest freezer. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up to prevent contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service containers to protect from contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of grill, holding units, fryers, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls and ceilings along baseboards around pipe fittings in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered under pallets and pop crates along wall across from reach-in coolers in rear storage area, 10 mice droppings on electrical outlets, 10 mice droppings scattered on shelving unit and boxes in rear dry storage area, 20 mice droppings scattered on ladder and grease trap in rear prep/dish washing area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in hot water heater room, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in pop storage room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

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

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on ice inside chest freezer. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up to prevent contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service containers to protect from contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of grill, holding units, fryers, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls and ceilings along baseboards around pipe fittings in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 69-mice droppings on floor, pop pallet in front area, rear counter. Instructed to clean/ sanitize all area. Strongly recommened to contact pest control for service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 18- mice droppings in corner floor near coolers in rear storage. Instructed to clean/ sanitize areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed owner, in food prep area not wearing hair restraint.instructed to wear at all times in food prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Evidence of 11 small live flies in mop and brake room. Also evidence of 41 mice droppings under crates used for storage shelves , cardboard in dry storage room and on floor behind cooler.insructed to clean/sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed ownerin food prep area not wearing hair restraint.instructed to wear at all times in food prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walls not clean of dirt grime in mop sink room. Must clean/maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, grill holding units, food debris on slicers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler near grill not maintaining proper temperature 54.1f instructed manager to repair and maintain at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Prority citation issued 7-38-005

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside prep cooler near grill. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered along walls and corners under shelving unit in rear storage area, 10 droppings scattered on floor in front of furnace room, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor inside water heater room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk potato boxes and barbecue sauce containers stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service trays not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, grill holding units, food debris on slicers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing and water stained ceiling tiles in prep and storage areas. Observed outlet cover missing on wall near potato storage. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease, dirt, and debris on floor under fryers, cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables, sinks and shelving units in prep, storage, and utility areas. Observed soiled light shields and dust buildup on ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, exterior surfaces of grill food debris on holding units, shelving units, prep tables, meat slicer, potato slicer, coolers and freezers. Instructed to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-005

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings on bottom shelves of rolling cart in prep area, inside fryer cabinets, on floor along walls in front pop storage, rear potato storage, office/employee belongings area, water heater and utility closet areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bread and condiments stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor to prevent contamination.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed tong handle stored inside container of peppers. Instructed manager to store all utensils handles above food to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gasket loose on reach-in cooler in prep area and gaskets missing in left reach-in cooler in rear storage area. Instructed to repair and replace all cooler gaskets. Observed on one stopper for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide at adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liners on prep table and cardboard boxes used for storing sandwiches. Instructed manager to remove cardboard and provide food grade surfaces that are smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink and sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-005

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, exterior surfaces of grill food debris on holding units, shelving units, prep tables, meat slicer, potato slicer, coolers and freezers. Instructed to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout facility in prep, storage, utility, hallway and washroom areas. Observed wall tiles missing in front sandwich prep area. Instructed manager to replace all missing ceiling and wall tiles in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on wall behind fryers, food spills on walls throughout prep and storage areas. Instructed to clean and maintain walls in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean prep tables, slicers, cutting boards, potato chopper, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles missing in the front customer area, and ladies restroom, instructed to replace.clean light shields,and ceiling vents thru outfront and rear areas. Also repair the wall in rear where the door was removed, also replace broken wall tiles around the mop sink area. Wall in poor repair behind rear slicer, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in side yard(old equipment,sign etc), instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in dish washing prep area.must repair. Also unclean ceiling tiles in dish washing /prep area.must clean

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

Inspector’s note: Leaky pipe under 3- comp sink at grease trap.must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee in prep area not wearing hair restraint.must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in dish washing prep area.must repair. Also unclean ceiling tiles in dish washing /prep area.must clean.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer for food handlers.must provide.