The Good Life Soul Food Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 22, 2024 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

2. Nov 17, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Dec 7, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on walls and floors in prep and storage areas. Instructed manage 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 stained and missing ceiling tiles in hallway area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 136.4f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Nov 17, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed front hand washing sink in poor repair, drainpipe clogged, water backing up through floor drain when hand washing sink in use. Instructed manager to call plumber, repair and maintain front hand washing sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 200 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under rear hand washing sink, on floor inside unused walk-in coolers, on floor along walls near water heater, on floor under utensil storage shelving, on floor under steam table, under cooking equipment, on bases of oven, inside fryer cabinets, on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dry storage, utility storage and rear storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. 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 damaged gaskets on reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on walls and floors in prep and storage areas. Instructed manage 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 stained and missing ceiling tiles in hallway area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2549707 on 2-10-22:10-observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees.47-observed towels used as stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair stoppers and maintain.55-observed stained ceiling tiles in women washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed openings in walls and along baseboards in prep, storage and utility areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.55-observed unused articles and equipment in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.56-observed missing light shields in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace light shields or provide shatterproof bulbs. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 183.6f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Feb 10, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed towels used as stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair stoppers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors and walls in need of cleaning in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager 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 stained ceiling tiles in women washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed openings in walls and along baseboards in prep, storage and utility areas. Instructed manager to 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: Observed unused articles and equipment in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace light shields or provide shatterproof bulbs.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 159.6f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Feb 3, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide supplies for clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 150 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under rear hand washing sink, along walls behind hot water heater, on floor under shelving units and along walls in corners in north storage area, on bottom of prep tables and shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     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.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors and walls in need of cleaning in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager 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 stained ceiling tiles in women washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no mask required signage posted inside establishment. All business shall post signage at entrance and at least one location inside business that is visible informing patrons that masks are required to be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Public health order 2-112-340

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jun 1, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walls in prep area not clean/maintained. Instructed to clean walls in prep and cooking areas

     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 valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served. Such as chicken, greens, etc. Instructed certified food manager with a valid city of chicago certified manager must be on duty/site at all times. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instruced manager to comply with the allergen training requirements for all city certified managers

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. May 25, 2021 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on site. 68 mice droppings on floor under front counter and rear storage area and walk in cooler being used for dry storage. Instructed to clean all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food prep tables, coolers, shelving behind counter,etc not maintained.instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize all counter top, prep table, storage shelving, interior of all coolers and clean interior of all reach in freezer to remove spill and debris

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all cooking not maintained. Instructed to detail clean remove grease build up, debris. Must maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walls in prep area not clean/maintained. Instructed to clean walls in prep and cooking areas

     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 valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served. Such as chicken, greens, etc. Instructed manager that a valid city of chicago certified manager must be on duty/site at all times. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instruced manager to comply with the allergen training requirements for all city certified managers

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. May 20, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: See violation#2

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing facilities not maintained. No hot water at handwashing sink in front prep area. Hot water temperature 69.0f. Instructed to repair. Hot water must be a minimuim of 100.f. Priority violation issued 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on site. 68 mice droppings on floor under front counter and rear storage area and walk in cooler being used for dry storage. Instructed to clean all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food prep tables, coolers, shelving behind counter,etc not maintained.instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize all counter top, prep table, storage shelving, interior of all coolers and clean interior of all reach in freezer to remove spill and debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all cooking not maintained. Instructed to detail clean remove grease build up, debris. Must maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walls in prep area not clean/maintained. Instructed to clean walls in prep and cooking areas.

     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 valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served. Such as chicken, greens, etc instructed manager that a valid city of chicago certified manager must be on duty/site at all times. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instruced manager to comply with the allergen training requirements for all city certified managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. May 19, 2021 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

11. Jan 10, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to properly store in-use utensils in hot water or with in hot food not on the counter.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain proper sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize all counter top, prep table, storage shelving, interior of all coolers and defrost and clean interior of all reach in freezer to remove spill 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: Observed floors in poor repair and dirty through out the prep and dish washing areas. Must detail clean and maintain floor smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted missing light shields above the cooking equipment and in the dining area. Must provide and maintain or use shatter proof bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty/site while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served. Such as chicken, pork chop, greens and fish. Instructed manager that a valid city of chicago certified manager must be on duty/site at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instruced manager to comply with the allergen training requirements for all city certified managers or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jan 24, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signs located at the hand washing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed cooked tcs ready to eat foods (macaroni and cheese, meatloaf) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours inside of the refrigeration units and in the walk in cooler without labels containing product dates. Instructed to provide labels with dates for all time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods that are held for over 24 hours and out of the original packaging. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory posted nor a reminder nor a disclosure on the menu for all tcs food items (eggs) that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Instructed to post a consumer advisory and add a disclosure and a reminder on all tcs food items that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometer inside of the prep cooler located in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed tcs foods (macaroni and cheese, meatloaf) out of the original packaging without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 5-601.11 observed the interior of the ovens with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed utility sink bowl with a minor crack. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors in the rear food prep area and in the walk in cooler are uneven and not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to make floors smooth and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed one female food handler and one male food handler without food handler certificates. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Jan 16, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signs located at the hand washing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed wash bowls in the toilet rooms temperatures at 90f during the inspection. Instructed to maintain at least 100f at all wash bowls at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed cooked tcs ready to eat foods (macaroni and cheese, meatloaf) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours inside of the refrigeration units and in the walk in cooler without labels containing product dates. Instructed to provide labels with dates for all time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods that are held for over 24 hours and out of the original packaging. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory posted nor a reminder nor a disclosure on the menu for all tcs food items (eggs) that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Instructed to post a consumer advisory and add a disclosure and a reminder on all tcs food items that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometer inside of the prep cooler located in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed tcs foods (macaroni and cheese, meatloaf) out of the original packaging without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      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: 6-501.111 observed about 200 rodent droppings thru out the facility in various areas of the food prep area; about 30 rodent droppings behind the reach in freezer, about 40 rodent droppings under the hand washing sink, about 30 rodent droppings inside of dry storage area, about 30 rodent droppings in the chemical storage room, about 10 rodent droppings located under the prep table, about 10 rodent droppings around the hot water heater and about 50 rodent droppings located under and behind cooking equipment and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 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: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing solution of the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.19 observed hot water temperature at the 3 compartment sink not maintaining 110f, during the inspection the temperature of the 3 compartment sink hot water was at 103.5f. Instructed to maintain hot water temperature at the 3 compartment sink at 110f at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 5-601.11 observed the interior of the ovens with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed utility sink bowl with a minor crack. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items being stored on the floor in the chemical storage room. Instructed to elevate at least 6 inches.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors in the rear food prep area and in the walk in cooler are uneven and not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to make floors smooth and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated debris on the fan inside of the 2 door refrigerator. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed cracks and cervices in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to enclose or seal all areas with cracks and cervices.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 observed missing ceiling tile located in the woman's toilet room. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors thru out the food prep areas with accumulated grease and dirt debris.instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners. Observed standing water on the floor in the rear food prep area. Instructed to remove standing water.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burnt out lighting above the cooking equipment. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.12 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted nor on site. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on site and posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed one female food handler and one male food handler without food handler certificates. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Jun 29, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory posted. Instructed manager to post consumer advisory or provide on menu. Label and date all prepared food in coolers. Label all bulk containers in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install splash guard between exposed sink and prep table in middle prep area. Remove ice from cardboard box in freezer and properly store ice in proper food storage bags or containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, freezers, holding units, prep tables, fyers, ovens, grill, stove, steam tables, counters, shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Replace missing floor tiles in prep and dish washing areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards along walls in prep areas. Seal loose baseboards along walls in women washroom. Seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings, along baseboards in all areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace inoperable light bulbs in prep and dish washing areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install an exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Organize storage area in middle prep area to prevent pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

15. Jun 22, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    14 general Show violations

    • 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 over 30 mice droppings on bottom of prep table in front prep area, 20 mice droppings on bottom of prep table near condiments in rear prep area, 10 mice droppings on floor along wall and unused chest freezer in rear prep area, 30 mice droppings inside cabinet under rear exposed sink in dish washing area, 10 mice droppings on floor in corner near safety switch storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observe no chicago food sanitation manager on duty or certificate posted when potentially hazardous food (rice 157.3f, potatoes 149.8f) prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory posted. Instructed manager to post consumer advisory or provide on menu. Label and date all prepared food in coolers. Label all bulk containers in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Invert all multi-use utensils in front self-service beverage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install splash guard between exposed sink and prep table in middle prep area. Remove ice from cardboard box in freezer and properly store ice in proper food storage bags or containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, freezers, holding units, prep tables, fyers, ovens, grill, stove, steam tables, counters, shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Replace missing floor tiles in prep and dish washing areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards along walls in prep areas. Seal loose baseboards along walls in women washroom. Seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings, along baseboards in all areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace inoperable light bulbs in prep and dish washing areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install an exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Organize storge area in middle prep area to prevent pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

16. Sep 29, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

17. Sep 21, 2017 Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 58.9f. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods inside pepsi cooler at improper cold temperatures. Approx 18-lbs of chicken not dated at 49.0f,58.0f. 3-lbs of cut greens at 63.0f. Must maintain cold foods at 40.0f or below. Also improper hot temperatures of pork sausage at 98.7f. Must maintain hot foods at 140.0f or higher. Foods removed and discarded by manager at cost approx $40.00. 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 5- live small flies flying in prep and dish washing area and men washroom.also 3- small flies flying in dining room.recommened pest service. No pest control log book available at this time of inspection. Must provide serious violation 7-38-020.

18. Sep 1, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior and interior of cooking equipment, coolers, storage shelves, etc not clean of grease, debris,etc. Must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls not clean in dish washing and prep areas. Must clean/ repair. Also ceiling lights not clean on premises. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unclean cleaning equipment not maintained, mops,mop sink, etc.must clean properly store mops,etc. Also remove all clutter of all unused articles and equipment to prevent a pest harborage area.

19. Aug 29, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • 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 evidence of rodent mice droppings thru-out premises. 39 droppings under hot holding unit, 23 under dining room booths, 12 under pan storage unit,38 droppings on floors inside storage closet , 4- under cabinet under hand sink in womens washroom, 8- inside cabinet at cashier station,29 droppings along prep table on floors, 9 on floors around heavy equipment.must clean/ sanitize all areas. Also 6- 9- live gnats flying around mop sink and washroom. Recommened pest service. Serious violation 7-38-020. No citation

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ootside garbage area not maintain. Ovrflowing dumpster and uncleansmall waste cans by rear store of establishment. Must remove. Serious violation.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Must provide chemical test kit for 3- compartment sink . Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior and interior of cooking equipment, coolers, storage shelves, etc not clean of grease, debris,etc. Must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls not clean in dish washing and prep areas. Also peeling pant along 3- comp sink. Must clean/ repair. Also ceiling lights not clean on premises. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation fan not working in mens washroom.must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unclean cleaning equipment not maintained, mops,mop sink, etc.must clean properly store mops,etc. Also remove all clutter of all unused articles and equipment to prevent a pest harborage area.