Mr. D's Snack Shop

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 4, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the right side of the freezer in the rear food prep area with build up of dried liquid food splatters. Instructed to deep 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: 6-501.12: observed the walls near the freezer chest in the rear food prep with dried food splatters and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain mentioned wall

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Oct 28, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap at the handwashing sink in the rear food prep/dishwashing area. Handwasing soap provided at mentioned handwashing sink. 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 hand drying provision in toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain. Paper towel was provided at this time. Priority foundation 7-38-030 (c), citation consolidated with above violation

     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 approximately 12 or more small flies and approximately 5 rat droppings on site. Small flies were observed in the rear food prep/ dishwwashing area. The rat droppings were found on the floors near the freezer chest, on the lower shelf under the food prep table near the bin of white onions in the rear food prep/dishwashing area. Also, found rat droppings on the floor under the far-right side under the serving counter near the two door refrigerator in the front food prep/service area. Instructed to elimiate small fly activity, remove rat droppings, and clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the right side of the freezer in the rear food prep area with build up of dried liquid food splatters. Instructed to deep 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 the walls near the freezer chest in the rear food prep with dried food splatters and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain mentioned wall.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jan 28, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Oct 17, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APRON STORED ON CUTTING BOARD WITH RAW MEAT IN REAR PREP AREA. Soiled LINENS shall be kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent contamination of FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT, clean UTENSILS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak below hand sink in rear and at 3-compartment sink faucet base. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Nov 29, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to to provide and maintain visible and accurate working thermometers for refrigeration units located at rear prep/dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed gap opening at left corner side at rear exit door.instructed to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no hair restraint in the front food prep area.instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulation of dusts on ceiling ventilation cover and ceiling fan blades in customer dining area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean exhaust hood,filters to remove accumulation of hanging debris at rear food prep/dishwashing area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Aug 25, 2023 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

7. Jul 31, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Jul 28, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot dogs at improper cold holding temperature at 54f in cooler. Also observed the following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature inside cooler. Steak meat found at 56f, sliced tomatoes found at 69f, burger patties found at 45f, italian sausage found at 44f, sliced italian beef found at 65f. Tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Food voluntarily discarded and denatured. Food weighing approximately 50 lbs at a cost of $300.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of 2-door cooler in rear at 48.4f. Observed improper ambient temperature inside of 2-door sliding cooler in front at 48.0f. Proper ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41.0f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee preparing food on grill without wearing a hair restraint. Must wear an effective hair restraint when preparing food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket at 1-door prep cooler in rear. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to provide allergen training certificate for all certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Apr 21, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found no mop sink on site. Instructed management that at least one service sink (mop sink) or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided for the cleaning of mops and disposal of mop water/similar liquid waste.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

10. Apr 14, 2022 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found approximately 60 mouse droppings in the rear prep area on the floor next to the 1-door freezer, behind the oven, underneath the onion storage shelf, and next to the boiler. Management instructed to clean and remove all mouse droppings from all affected areas and to contact pest control to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease accumulation inside the fryers on the cooks line. Instructed management to detail clean fryers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no mop sink on site. Instructed management that at least one service sink (mop sink) or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided for the cleaning of mops and disposal of mop water/similar liquid waste.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the rear prep area. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found multiple holes in the walls inside the restroom. Instructed management to repair holes and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of dirt and food on the floor underneath the prep tables in the rear prep area and oven. Instructed management to detail clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Jan 12, 2021 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Jan 8, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no health policies on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain verifiable health policies signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mike antonopoulous touching multiple sandwiches with bare hands while filling buns with sausages and adding french fries to paper containers. During inspection mr. Antonopoulous put on gloves. Instructed to use gloves whenever handling ready to eat fooods. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed washbowl sink in rear toilet room maintaining improper temperature of 60.2f. Instructed to repair sink so that it is capable of delivering hot water under pressure between 100-120f. Priority violation 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 handwashing signage at exposed sink in front prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: See violations #10

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed very slow draining 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole around pipe in toilet room. Instructed 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 oven covered in grease and grime. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed repeat core violation not corrected from report #2285253 dated 4/16/2019: " observed all employees working without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all employees must wear a hair restraint." instructed to come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

13. Apr 16, 2019 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed all employees working without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all employees must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

14. Apr 9, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 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 written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a metal stem probe thermometer not properly calibrated. Management instructed that the metal stem probe thermometer must be calibrated for accurate use. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the pest control log book not maintained. Observed the last 2 pest control inspections were dated 6/8/18 and 12/12/17. Management instructed that a minimum of 2 pest control services per year are required. Management instructed to have an additional pest control service from a licensed pest control company. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all employees working without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all employees must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered waste receptacle in the washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the rear food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #58 from report #2201189 on 8/20/18 not corrected: 58 - pa 100-0367: must provide allergen training certification. 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 a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

15. Aug 20, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(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: no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy 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 temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17(c): must provide proper labels for date marking and disposition of refridgerated tcs foods held over 24hrs. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: must provide labeling on all foods not in original container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-203.13(A): At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.16(a): must detail clean toilet room exhaust ventilation fan cover.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367: must provide allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

16. Jan 24, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some foods not properly dated in reach in cooler in rear prep area, must properly date food items in reach in cooler in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

17. Aug 4, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooking hood front cooking area, not clean, instructed to clean and remove all grease dripping,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor rear prep area not clean, instructed to clean along walls and in corners especially under and around equipment,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall rear prep area has food debris, instructed to clean and better maritain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Low water pressure at exposed and sink rear prep and at hand sink in bathroom, and slow draining three compartment sink, instructed to repair and better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer accurate and visible inside all coolers,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of employee food handling training certificate on premise. Instructed to provide.

18. Oct 2, 2015 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

19. Sep 22, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers preparing ready to eat foods with bare hand (noted employee preparing sandwiches, touching bread, tomatoes, onions etc with bare hands without washing hands). Instructed manager, food handler must wash hands and wear gloves or use tongs, spoons, spatulas etc. When preparing and handling ready to eat foods. No bare hand contact with unwrapped or unenclosed foods. Manager has been previously notified (noted in the comments on a previous inspection report# 1522780 issued on february 09, 2015). Corrected during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010 (a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report# 1522780 issued on february 09, 2015. Serious violation 7-42-090 #35 - instructed to replace missing ceiling vent cover above potato prep area in front prep/cooking area. #38 - instructed to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water equipped with soap and paper towel in front prep/cooking area.---------- must provide 3 working drains stoppers at 3 compartment sink. #40 - instructed to provide thermometer accurate and visible inside all coolers (front prep area). Also as previously mention at same report# 1522780 issued on february 09, 2015 to obtain chemical sanitizing strips.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of coolers and freezers in front and in rear prep area.

20. Feb 9, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent cover above potato prep area in front prep/cooking area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water equipped with soap and paper towel in front prep/cooking area.---------- must provide 3 working drains stoppers at 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer accurate and visible inside all coolers (front and rear prep area).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of employee food handling training certificate on premise. Instructed to provide.

21. Mar 11, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease trap box for the 3 compartment sink must be installed. Hood and filters above the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning and provide missing filters for rear hood above stove. The owner has work orders on site for the necessary repairs.

22. Mar 10, 2014 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed; previous serious violation#18 from inspection report#1401411 dated:2/21/14 not corrected.Critical violation 7-42-090. Continued to observe evidence of rodent(s) through mice droppings over 100(mice droppings) in various areas of the premises, on bottoms of rear food prep tables and beneath front service counter(s) and on and around refrigeration units (beneath the motor components of coolers) at rear 3 compartment sink areas along the west wall also on top of boxes of shortening(lard). Pest control service was reccomended and no recent visit from pest control co. since canvass inspection conducted on 2/21/14.Instructed management to clean,sanitize all affected areas,seal noticeable openings where noted to management,Pest control company must be notified for service. Critical violation 7-42-090.

    • 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: See above violation #14.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interiors of coolers and bottoms of food prep tables,sides of hot cooking equipments at rear are not clean.Instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning and remove excessive grease build-up on floor beneath the deep fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease trap box for the 3 compartment sink must be visible. Hood and filters above the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning and provide missing filters for rear hood above stove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open foods.

23. Feb 21, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Found Food handler not practicing good hygienic practices. Observed female cashier ringing up customers orders, handling cash register, wipe hands on wet cloth behind service counter and procceded to grab hot dog buns and make food order without proper hand washing per city code. Instructed that food handler/cashier must properly wash hands between all duties. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).

    • 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 mice droppings-approximately 30 behind clutterred stored articles at rear along east wallbase near the hot water tank,at rear along the west wall next to 1 door refrigerator.Food establishment does have a pest control logbook on premises. Instructed to remove all rodent activity and have licensed pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interiors of coolers and bottoms of food prep tables,sides of hot cooking equipments at rear are not clean.Instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning and remove excessive grease build-up on floor beneath the deep fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease trap box for the 3 compartment sink must be visible. Hood and filters above the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning and provide missing filters for rear hood above stove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open foods.

24. Feb 14, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

25. Feb 7, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected 31-multi use utensils not properly stored,35 coving not installed behind three compartment sink, 42 food handler not wearing hair restraint all violation noted 3/16/2012 were to be corrected 6/7/2012. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed tin foil liners on spice shelving in kitchen. Instucted management to remove only smmooth easily cleanable surfaces may be used. Observed onions in cardboard boxes. Instructed management to transfer onions into a plastic food grade container.

26. Mar 16, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not following good hygienic practices. Observed female cashier ringing up customers orders, handling cash register, wipe hands on wet cloth and proceed to grab hot dog buns and make food order without proper hand washing. Instructed that food handler/cashier must properly wash hands between all duties. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly sotred. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind equipment, along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Coving not installed behind three compartment sink. Instructed to install coving.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all food handlers.

27. Mar 7, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 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: Pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises. Establishment does not have a licensed pest control service premises and not provided logbook with all required documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020. Must provided logbook with all required documents.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly sotred. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind equipment, along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Coving not installed behind three compartment sink. Instructed to install coving.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside rear one door cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all food handlers.

28. Jun 23, 2011 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSSARY ARTICLES IN REAR AREA (NEXT TO WASHROOM) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

29. Nov 15, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.