Taylormade Cue

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 4, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water on premises. Hot water is not observed at the following sinks: dishroom handsink (no running water), kitchen handsink (61.2 f) and washroom handsink (76.3 f), and 3-compartment sink (65.7 f). Plumber arrived on site during inspection and restored hot water on premises. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • 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 20 mouse droppings in various locations: along the walls in the washroom, dishroom under 3 compartment sink and prep table, on red shelf in kitchen. Instructed to remove all rodent droppings and sanitize 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 cutting board at rear food prep area with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain to prevent potentional cross-contamination.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

2. Feb 2, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Aug 21, 2025 No Entry

   Short Form Complaint · No Entry

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, area underneath the grill, interior of unused 4 door cooler under the grill to remove mold and food, unused refrigeration units in the rear prep area. Clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found the hot water knob at the exposed handsink in the rear prep area in poor repair; instructed to repair or replace knob.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some floor tile in prep area cracked or in poor repair and a section of the floor in office area in poor repair; repair areas where needed.

     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 the floors around under and behind all cooking equipment, in furnace room and under sinks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Missing filters in hooded systems above cooking equipment; instructed to replace filters where needed.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Jul 1, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, area underneath the grill, interior of unused 4 door cooler under the grill to remove mold and food, unused refrigeration units in the rear prep area. Clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found the hot water knob at the exposed handsink in the rear prep area in poor repair; instructed to repair or replace knob.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some floor tile in prep area cracked or in poor repair and a section of the floor in office area in poor repair; repair areas where needed.

     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 the floors around under and behind all cooking equipment, in furnace room and under sinks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Missing filters in hooded systems above cooking equipment; instructed to replace filters where needed.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Jun 23, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 60 or more mouse droppings on the floor under the three comp sink, under the prep table across from the three comp sink, on the bottom area of the prep table, on the floor next to the cooking equipment in the rear prep area and inside of the furnace closet on the floor. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. 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: Observed the following in need of cleaning: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, area underneath the grill, interior of unused 4 door cooler under the grill to remove mold and food, unused refrigeration units in the rear prep area. Clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found the hot water knob at the exposed handsink in the rear prep area in poor repair; instructed to repair or replace knob.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some floor tile in prep area cracked or in poor repair and a section of the floor in office area in poor repair; repair areas where needed.

     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 the floors around under and behind all cooking equipment, in furnace room and under sinks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Missing filters in hooded systems above cooking equipment; instructed to replace filters where needed.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Jul 26, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on rear 2- door reach in cooler, damaged fan guard inside of 1- door reach in cooler and missing handles on hot holding units lids.

     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 clean grease and food debris build up from used and unused coolers,fryer cabinets, prep tables, steam table,service counter shelving units,interior and exterior of all cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles where needed,hole in dry food storage door.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace missing filters at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease build up from hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Jul 12, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical12 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 1lbs. Cooked broccoli-102.4f.4lbs. Cooked baked potato-127.4f-129.2f.20z. Cooked onions-120.2f in hot holding unit and grill must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above. Product was discarded by manager.appx. 5.2 lbs. $10.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such 1lb. Cooked rice-53.2f.3lbs. Cooked steak-52.9f.5lbs. Spoiled chicken-52.9f. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Product was discarded by manager .appx.9lbs. $40.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(consolidated violation)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 2- door front prep cooler at 57.6f with tcs foods stored inside . A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below. Once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.(priority 7-38-005)(cos(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: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package(shakers & squeeze bottles)

     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 evidence of appx. 50 or more mice droppings on floor underneath 3- compartment sink and in dry food storage area on floor and shelving units.also. Appx. 6-8 live large flies flying around in rear prep/dish washing area. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/12/24.(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: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on rear 2- door reach in cooler, damaged fan guard inside of 1- door reach in cooler and missing handles on hot holding units lids.

     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 clean grease and food debris build up from used and unused coolers,fryer cabinets, prep tables, steam table,service counter shelving units,interior and exterior of all cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate sewage waste water backing up from floor drain and pooling onto floor in rear dish washing/prep area and in toilet room when water is turned on inside of 3- compartment sink basin.must remove standing waste water,clean and sanitize areas and repair drainage.waste drain line is now repaired plumber arrived on site during inspection.(priority 7-38-03(c)(citation issued)(cos)

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed toilet filled with feces & toilet tissue appears to about to overflow at the toilets rim when toilet is flushed.not able to use toilet facilities properly at this time.toilet is now able to flush and be used by employees at this time.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles where needed,hole in dry food storage door.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize masssive clutter from floor in hot water tank area and dry food storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease build up from hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace missing filters at hood of cooking equipment

     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 from report #2588776 1/29/24 not corrected-#10-6-301.14 : observed no hand washing signage at the designated hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide signage to all sinks and maintain.#47- 4-202.15 : observed the can opener in the rear with food and rust. Instructed to clean and remove rust from the can opener. Maintain. #47-4-501.12 : observed the cutting boards with dark stains and deep grooves. Instructed to sand cutting boards or replace them. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.:#49- 4-602.13 : observed the rear prep tables and storage racks with rust, food and dirt. Instructed to remove rust, clean and maintain. #51-5-205.15 : observed the washbowl in the toilet room slowly drains. Instructed to fix so that it drains properly and maintain.#55-6-501.11 : observed the floors in the rear around the 3-compartment/hand sink and prep tables…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

8. Jan 29, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at the designated hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide signage to all sinks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store wiping cloths 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: Observed the can opener in the rear with food and rust. Instructed to clean and remove rust from the can opener. 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 the cutting boards with dark stains and deep grooves. Instructed to sand cutting boards or replace them. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     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 rear prep tables and storage racks with rust, food and dirt. Instructed to remove rust, 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 washbowl in the toilet room slowly drains. Instructed to fix so that it drains properly 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 the floors in the rear around the 3-compartment/hand sink and prep tables pitted and not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to make floors smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain. -observed water stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the rear prep area. Instructed to replace damaged 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, under/around heavy equipment and all sinks with thick grease, food, dirt and debris build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation in the toilet room. Instructed to provide mechanical ventilation and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees with no proof that they met the food handler's requirements. Instructed to have employees that are not certified food managers meet and provide proof they met the food handler's requirements. Maintain current proof.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager (cfm) with no allergen training/certificate. Instructed to obtain and provide. Maintain proof accessible to inspectors.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Oct 5, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

10. Jun 7, 2021 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

11. May 6, 2020 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

12. Dec 27, 2019 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Dec 19, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrhea procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and no citation issued maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrhea supplies on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and no citation issued maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005

      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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET, OFFICE AREA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM,UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND FRONT PREP AREA). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No sanitizing solutions testing devices on site. Instructed to provide and maintain . Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 55 observed broken equipment, personal items, maintenance tools, etc throughout the facility. Instructed to organize, discard, and maintain.observed holes in walls, missing and broken light fixtures, and accumulation of dust on vents. Instructed to repair, replace and maintain, and violation 58 no allergen training certificates on site for city of chicago food service managers. Instructed to provide and maintain. Core violations not corrected in the time frame on the inspection report are classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See violation 60

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Sep 11, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010

      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: No vomit or diarrhea procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and no citation issued maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat foods in the front and rear cooler. Food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be properly labeled to indicate the day or date in which the food shall be discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no thermometers inside all coolers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      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 front door screen without sufficient screen to keep pests out. Observed an approximate 3 inch gap at the bottom of the front screen door. Instructed to provide proper screening material and provide a door sweep to create a tight fitting seal to prevent rodents and pests and maintain

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No self closing door on the staff toilet room. Instructed to provide 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 holes in walls, missing and broken light fixtures, and accumulation of dust on vents. Instructed to repair, 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 broken equipment, personal items, maintenance tools, etc throughout the facility. Instructed to organize, discard, 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: No city of chicago food service manager certificate on site at time of inspection. An original city of chicago food service manager certificate shall be posted and on site at all times tcs foods re being prepared and served. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates on site for city of chicago food service managers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Jul 25, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010

      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: No vomit or diarrhea procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and no citation issued maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005

      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 foods out of temperature(beef 55.4 rear 2 door cooler, ranch dressing 87.3 front prep table, rib tips 47.2 front prep cooler, beef 44.9 front prep cooler, polish sausage 49.9 front prep cooler). Time/temperature safety for food shall be held at 41f or below. Owner voluntarily discarded 25lbs valued at $100.00. Priority violation 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 ready to eat foods in the front and rear cooler. Food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be properly labeled to indicate the day or date in which the food shall be discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear 2 door prep cooler in improper temperature (60.1f). Equipment for cooling shall be sufficient in capacity to provide food temperatures of 41f or below. Cooler tagged and instructed not to use or remove tag until contacting cdph for re-inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no thermometers inside all coolers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      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 APPROXIMATELY 125 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET, OFFICE AREA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND FRONT PREP AREA). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

      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 front door screen without sufficient screen to keep pests out. Observed an approximate 3 inch gap at the bottom of the front screen door. Instructed to provide proper screening material and provide a door sweep to create a tight fitting seal to prevent rodents and pests and maintain

      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.

      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 grills, fryers, and ventilation hood encrusted with grease. Instructed to 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: No self closing door on the staff toilet room. Instructed to provide 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 floors, walls,shelves and ceiling with debris, grease, and food debris build up. 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: Observed broken equipment, personal items, maintenance tools, etc throughout the facility. Instructed to organize, discard, 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 holes in walls, missing and broken light fixtures, and accumulation of dust on vents. Instructed to repair, replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates on site for city of chicago food service managers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

16. Jun 1, 2018 Pass

    Canvass 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: Food not in original container not properly labeled, potentially hazardous food stored in coolers not labeled with discard date or name. Must label food items and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bare, rough, porous concrete, floor in facility hallway and rear prep area; accumulation of food debris, grease and dirt on floor. Must clean, repair and maintain floor for smooth, nonporous, easily cleanable. Coving in rear prep area missing and in disrepair. Must obtain, repair 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: Ceiling tiles are damaged not made of cleanable material and heavily stained. Must repair, replace and maintain. Hot holding unit in front prep area knobs are in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Violation Corrected- Light shield obtain and installed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hood in front prep area filters missing and in disrepair, hood has accumulation of dust, grease and food debris on it. Must repair, clean and maintain hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Facility had accumulation of unnecessary articles and non functional equipment through out ( front prep, closet and rear prep areas). Must remove unnecessary items not use for facility and maintain.

17. May 25, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical11 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door reach in cooler not holding proper temperature of 40 degrees F or below with potentially hazardous food stored inside; ambient air at 60.8 degrees F. Tagged 2 door reach in cooler unit(traulsen) Critical Violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food out of temperature, beef sausage 90.3 in rear prep kitchen area 2 door reach in cooler;cut tomato at 55, cheese 69.3 degrees F at prep cooler in front cook line area. Shrimp at 129.2 in hot holding unit in front prep area. Food handler voluntary discarded food item out of temperature. 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 no paper towels at hand sink in front prep area or employee restroom. No soap or paper towels at hand sink in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain soap and paper towels at all hand sinks in facility. Critical Violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside waste grease storage area not clean, container has old food debris and grease accumulated on and around container unit. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain unit. Serious Violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food not in original container not properly labeled, potentially hazardous food stored in coolers not labeled with discard date or name. Must label food items and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shelving and tables in front and rear prep area not clean has accumulation of food debris on it. Must clean and maintain. Touch point area in food prep area not clean in front and rear prep area (handles, doors, switches etc.) Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bare, rough, porous concrete, floor in facility hallway and rear prep area; accumulation of food debris, grease and dirt on floor. Must clean, repair and maintain floor for smooth, nonporous, easily cleanable. Coving in rear prep area missing and in disrepair. Must obtain, repair 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: Ceiling tiles are damaged not made of cleanable material and heavily stained. Must repair, replace and maintain. Hot holding unit in front prep area knobs are in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Rear prep area light in missing shield. Obtain/repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hood in front prep area filters missing and in disrepair, hood has accumulation of dust, grease and food debris on it. Must repair, clean and maintain hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers and freezers through out facility missing thermometers inside units. Facility does not have metal stem thermometers for food temperatures. Must obtain and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Facility had accumulation of unnecessary articles and non functional equipment through out ( front prep, closet and rear prep areas). Must remove unnecessary items not use for facility and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not utilizing proper hair restraints or hair nets while prepping food. Must wear proper hair restraints while food handling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Missing food handler certificates. Must obtain and maintain

18. May 15, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

19. May 8, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no exposed handsink in rear dishwashing area for handwashing as required. Must install an exposed handsink for handwashing with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no floor drain cover on the floor drain in the washroom; must provide a floor drain cover for drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Found no self closing device on the washroom door; must install a self closing device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow preventor device at the utility sink in the rear dishwashing area; must install a backflow preventor device at the utility sink.