The Foodie's Spot

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 3, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 inch gap at the center area of the rear exit door; instructed to seal to prevent possible rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: No splash guard observed between the front exposed handsink located next to the 2 compartment sink; must provide a splash guard.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Some cleaning needed to the bottom area of the fryers and exterior surfaces of the fryers and other cooking equipment; clean as needed.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Some cleaning needed to the floors and walls around, behind and under cooking equipment and other kitchen equipment; clean and maintain. Also remove dust from the ceiling fan in the dining area and ceiling vents in dining area and kitchen where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Some cleaning needed to the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment; clean same.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: New food handlers must obtain the required food handler training certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: The city of chicago food service manager on premises did not have the required food allergen training certificate; instructed to obtain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Dec 20, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   16 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     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: 6-202.15: observed a gap along bottom of front left door and rear exit door must make doors tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

     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 2 dead roaches on site in the following areas: on the floor near the grease trap of the three compartment sink and in a whitr bin with under the food prep table in the rear food prep area. Instructed to remove dead roaches and clean and sanitize all affected items and areas.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: must provide a splash guard at front hand sink next to 2- compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c): must store plastic wear with handles upright.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: must apply a sealant or paint raw wood surfaces at front service counter and wood on underside of 1- comparment prep sink.

     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: 4-501.11: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door glass reach in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): must clean grease and food debris build up from rolling cart,prep tables, reach in cooers & prep coolers,fryer cabinets,pipes of cooking equipment.

     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: must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13: must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area, office, rear prep area, missing and damaged wall bases throughout premises, hole in lower wall behind 2- door prep cooler.must seal gaps in front window sills in dining area,door trim & frame,.must grout floor behind cooking equipment and 2- door glass reach in cooler and where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16: must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls throughout premises.

     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: must clean grease and food debris build up from floor under, around, along wall bases throughout premises.

     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: must clean grease, dust and debris build up on walls throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18: must replace missing filter 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: 6-501.14: must clean hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no food handlers training for employee must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Dec 13, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical20 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priroity 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 clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(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 drying devices at hand sink in front & rear prep area ,toilet room .employee went to store during inspection to purchase paper towels.must provide and maintain at all times.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     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: Observed no soap at front prep area hand sink soap was provided during inspection must provide and maintain at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)(cos)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • 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.

     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 3- live roaches crawling in a black buss pan with clean dishes,2- on floor on backside of 2- glass reach in cooler.appx. 15- mice droppings on floor behind drink cooler in dining area,interior rear ledge of 2- door glass reach in cooler,on floor near door of office.3- live small flies flying around 3- compartment sink.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/13/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     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 a gap along bottom of front left door and rear exit door must make doors tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at front hand sink next to 2- compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles upright.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • 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 2- door glass reach in cooler.

     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: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood surfaces at front service counter and wood on underside of 1- comparment prep sink.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink must provide and maintain.(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: Must clean grease and food debris build up from rolling cart,prep tables, reach in cooers & prep coolers,fryer cabinets,pipes of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease container encrusted with grease and leaves on lid must remove clean and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area, office,rear prep area,missing and damaged wall bases throughout premises,hole in lower wall behind 2- door prep cooler.must seal gaps in front window sills in dining area,door trim & frame,.must grout floor behind cooking equipment and 2- door glass reach in cooler and where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease,dust and debris build up on walls throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace missing filter 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 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: 8-404.13(B:4) #60: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #58/ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2567121 DATE 11/15/22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 I: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2567121 11/15/22 NOT CORRECTED #53-5-501.17: OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN INSIDE THE WASHROOM IS MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#53- 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-201.13 : OBSERVED THE WALL COVE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.:#55- 6-501.114 : OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employee must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Nov 15, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap between the front doors. Instructed manager to repair to prevent entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior pipes and sides of the ice machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking pipe underneath the front 2 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the lid for the garbage can inside the washroom is missing. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the self closing device on the wash room door in poor repair. Must repair 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 the wall cove behind the cooking equipment in poor repair. Must 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 the ceiling tiles and vent covers above the cooking equipment dusty. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the filter above the cooking equipment needs some cleaning.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58/ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562150 DATE 8/15/22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #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

5. Aug 15, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a fish thawing out in a pan of water. Instructed manager to run under cool water or inside cooler for proper thawing.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap between the front doors and the rear door not tight fitting around the whole door. Instructed manager to repair to prevent entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the self closing device on the wash room door in poor repair. Must repair 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 the wall cove behind the cooking equipment in poor repair. Must 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: Floors need cleaning around the grease trap and must keep dry as possilbe through out.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all city certified manager must have allergen training as required or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Dec 20, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Dec 29, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between front prep handsink and 2-compartment sink. Splashguard shall also be provided between front prep handsink and prep table. Must install a washable splashguard in mentioned areas.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required