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No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 24, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Pic on duty does not have the chicago certified food manager's (cfm) certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid certificate at all times. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices: food handlers not washing hands when multi-tasking (female food handler on the phone while preparing a smoothie). Male food handler putting on gloves and not washing hands. Instructed to properly wash hands before/after glove use when multi-tasking, touching body, phone, etc. Priority 7-38-010 violation citation issued

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Female food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees and food handlers in the prep areas and handling food to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Ice scoop in the customer service area is stored on top of the bin cover. Instructed to properly store in a clean bin or in ice handle up so as to not touch the ice with hands. Maintain same.

     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: Interior of ice machine has pinkish substance on the white panel. Instructed to clean and maintain ice machine.

     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: The cutting board with deep, dark stains and grooves. Instructed to sand or replace cutting board to 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: Interior of the fryers with grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to hang mops up to dry when not in use for proper air drying. Maintain same.

     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 chicago cfm nor certificate on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (beef, soup, gyros, etc.). Instructed to have both on site at all times during hours of operation priority foundation 7-38-012 violation citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Female food handler's training certificate is expired. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current food handlers certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to have all cfm obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Feb 14, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed orange and brown like substance on the interior of ice machine in the rear food prep area. Noted substance was observed above ice that is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside refrigeration units conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the temperature gage on the four door prep cooler located in the front service line in disrepair. Instructed to repair said gage so that it can adequately display the cold holding units ambient air temperature.

     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 shleving units under the food prep tables and the cabinets of the handwashing sinks with slight debirs build up and beverage spillage in both the front and back of the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain said surfaces.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

3. Dec 14, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Still observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe #25:instructed manager to provide consumer advisory. Observed no consumer advisory . Must make corrections prior to requesting a reinspection. One pager on consumer advisory given to manager for guidance. Priority violation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

4. Nov 29, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed no certified city of chicago food manager on duty upon arrival. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe from report #2567239 conducted on november 17th. #25:instructed manager to provide consumer advisory. Observed no consumer advisory #38: instructed facility to remove rodent droppings and sanitize area observed over 50 rodent droppings throughout kitchen. Must make corrections prior to requesting a reinspection. One pager on consumer advisory given to manager for guidance. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food manager certificate on site upon arrival while tcs foods were being prepared and served by food handlers. Instructed that a certified manager must be on site whenever the facility is open and operating. Certificate must also be posted at all times. Certified food manager arrived on site after 11am with possession of retail food business license. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Nov 17, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city of chicago food manager on duty upon arrival. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     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 multiple sinks with no soap nor paper towels. Instructed manager to provide soap and paper towels to every hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water dish machine reach a maximum temperature of 139 f. Instructed manager to ensure hot water reaches adequate sanitizing temperature. Engineer repaired unit. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sausage stored at an inadequate temperature of 55 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are stored at 41 f and below (135 f and above for hot foods). Employee discarded 2 pounds of sausage ($12) priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory reminder and disclaimer on menu or on site. Instructed manager to provide. Priroty foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 rodent droppings throughout kitchen including in dry storage area under shelving, near dish machine, and under shelving near clean dish storage. Instructed manager to remove rodent droppings and sanitize area. Observed 15 small flies throughout kitchen. Instructed manager to minimize small fly activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food manager certificate on site upon arrival while tcs foods were being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee handling food with expired food handler license. Instructed manager to ensure all food handler licenses are current.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Jul 28, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the following areas: walk in cooler & freezer and dry storage/employee locker room along the wall base and in corners.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Nov 5, 2020 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Sep 16, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inside of ice machine with a pink slimy substance. Instructed to clean, sanizize, and maintain

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

9. Sep 12, 2019 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inside of ice machine with a pink slimy substance. Instructed to clean, sanizize, and maintain

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 54 NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE ON SITE. All licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

10. Sep 5, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inside of ice machine with a pink slimy substance. Instructed to clean, sanizize, and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE(35), THE DISH WASHING(15), AND PREP AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE(10). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE ON SITE. All licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation #57 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.priority foundation violation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

11. Sep 19, 2018 Conditional

    License 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: 2-102.14n observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)(a) 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 vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed facility missing consumer advisory reminder * statement for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

      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 facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Sep 11, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14n observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)(a) 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 vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. 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: 6-301.12 observed hand sink not stocked with disposable towels. Must stock hand sink with disposable towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.112 observd high temperature ware washing machine hot water finale rinse temperature below 180 degrees f machine reading at 80 degrees f. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain ware washing machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed facility missing consumer advisory reminder * statement for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot and cold holding equipment in disrepair not meeting required temperatures. Must repair and maintain hot and cold equipment. 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: 4-302.12 (a) observed facility without thermometers provided for measuring cooked food temperature. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-203.12 observed facility missing thermometers for reach in coolers/freezer and walk in coolers/freezer for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for units. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 (b) (5) observed grab and go items (yogurt, fruit cups)pastries missing label information allergen, weight, ingredents etc. Informed person in charge to provied proper labels for food items. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issue

      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(E)(a)(a) OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO PROVIDED INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

      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: 6-501.111(e)(e) observed facility without records of pest control plan and log book with required information kept and maintained. Informaed person in charge to obtain and maintain pest control log book and required records for review. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).

      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 high temperature ware washing machine that utilize hot water for sanitizing not reaching 160 degrees f or proper washing tempreratures wash watere temp at 75 degrees f. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain for proper washing temperature and sanitizing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

      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: 4-302.14 observed faciity with out chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one compartment sink in prep area disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.13 observed facility without dumpster, all licensed retail food establishments shal have at least one commericial dumpster with commericial refuse removal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a position that allows air-dry without soiling and pest harborage.

      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 facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

      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 facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required