Walnut Room

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.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies flying around,on walls and ceilings in dish washing area,near cooler where rugs are stored,under scrape line in dish washing area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/7/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

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

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed misusage of plastic gloves by food handlers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from produce walk in cooler shelving units.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from all prep & reach in coolers and freezers,rolling carts,grill table,storage shelves,fryer cabinets,prep tables,dish racks, ice machine interior panel,ice dispenser on additional soda machine,walk in coolers-fan guards covers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky water line dripping into a bucket on scrape line in dish washing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and food splatter debris build up on walls throughout prep and dish washing areas.dust build up on vents and ceiling tiles throughout prep & dish washing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall bases,loose and missing wall panels in beverage serving area,molded ceiling panels in dish washing area.damaged concrete floor in main prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive debris build up on floor under,around,along wall bases throught premises including walk in coolers & freezers.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed very dim lighting at hood of cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed rust on green shelving units in walk in prep cooler. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelving units in walk in prep cooler, non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrison resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material for ease of cleanability.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.115: observed bags and cardboard on the ground surrounding dumpster. Instructed to clean ground surrounding dumpster and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed non working lights in hoods and in dishwashing area with dish machine. Instructed to replace or repair all non working lights in said areas to increase light intensity.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored with the handle inside of ice in the black ice container in the bar area. Instructed to keep ice scoops stored with the handle up and out of food item to protect from contaimnation.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on green shelving units in walk in prep cooler. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelving units in walk in prep cooler, non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrison resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material for ease of cleanability.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed bags and cardboard on the ground surrounding dumpster. Instructed to clean ground surrounding dumpster and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed non working lights in hoods and in dishwashing area with dish machine. Instructed to replace or repair all non working lights in said areas to increase light intensity.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored with the handle inside of ice in the black ice container in the beverage wait area. Instructed to keep ice scoops stored with the handle up and out of food item to protect from contaimnation.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the fan guards in the walk-in coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed very low water pressure for the hot water at the handwashing sink in the dessert prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometer inside of two door reach-in coolers and freezers in the dessert section, and no visible thermometer inside of walk-in coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers inside of all coolers and freezers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the interior of ventilation hood above cooking and frying equipment at the main line. Instructed to schedule a cleaning and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed open ceiling tiles in the rear prep area. Instructed to reattach and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Corrected.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt accumulation and spilled food debris on the floors throughout the kitchen under and between cooking and frying equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed reach-in cooler in the kitchen prep area and ice machine in the dishwashing area not in use. Instructed to remove all equipment that is no longer in use or serves a purpose to the daily operation of facility to prevent pest harborage.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometer inside of two door reach-in coolers and freezers in the dessert section, and no visible thermometer inside of walk-in coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers inside of all coolers and freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 live fruit flies in the rear dishwashing area under three compartment sink near floor drain and in the corner near ice machine that is not in use. Instructed management to prevent harborage and remove items from the premises that is no longer in use. Also instructed to provide additional pest control to treat and remove fruit fly activity from affected areas. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the interior of ventilation hood above cooking and frying equipment at the main line. Instructed to schedule a cleaning and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed open ceiling tiles in the rear prep area. Instructed to reattach and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in the bucket in the utility room. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt accumulation and spilled food debris on the floors throughout the kitchen under and between cooking and frying equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed reach-in cooler in the kitchen prep area and ice machine in the dishwashing area not in use. Instructed to remove all equipment that is no longer in use or serves a purpose to the daily operation of facility to prevent pest harborage.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Inaccurate food probe thermometer, instructed to use only accurate ones.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar ) instructed to label and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handler at dessert station not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear

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

Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Heavy dust build-up noted at ceiling vent above dessert station.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out light bulb in the utility room. Instructed to replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Heavy dust noted on ceiling vent at rear kitchen area, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plates in various areas of the kitchen not inverted. Instructed management to invert plates when stored after sanitizing and air drying.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust and food debris under shelves and tabletop equipment in the prep areas and coffee dispensing station in the hallway. Must detail clean all areas and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the faucet of the 2-compartment sink in the kitchen prep area that is used to wash produce. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean along wall bases, underneath all cooking equipment and shelving units, hallway area where registers are located, near high temp dish machine and all prep areas to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted damaged wall corners at dish washing room and coffee station. Instructed to seal.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food splatter and black substance on ceilings tile panels above the high temperature dish machine. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted excess standing water on the floors under prep area hand sinks and in the dish area. Instructed to clean and sanitize areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found several pans of large turkey roast covered tightly with saran wrap and placed in walk-in cooler to cool down right after cooking. Instructed manager to follow proper cooling down procedure to facilitate cooling down within time frame of cooling down. Manager moved all hot foods to walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Fine wire strainers/ sifters in poor repair, loose wires noted, instructed to use only sound utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Tongs and knives stored in a standing water and wedged between coolers, instructed to store on clean dry surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Several prep cooler doors with ripped gaskets, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not cleaned properly, food debris stuck behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged wall corners at dish washing room and coffee station, instructed to seal.

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

Inspector’s note: Dim light in walk-in freezer, and missing shield at coffee station, instructed to provide adequate lighting

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

Inspector’s note: Coffee machine draining in hand sink, instructed to re-rout drain away from hand sink. Slow drainage at coffee station hand sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Food handler with a beard not wearing a beard restraints. Instructed to wear.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on te floor under the fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink left faucet neck extension and rear prep 2 compartment sink faucet base leaking. Also observed the 3 compartment sink drain stoppers not functioning properly. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing and drain stoppers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on counter tops throughout the kitchen. Instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine with build up in the room adjacent to the dish room. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the cook line, floor under the cook line prep coolers and in corners throughout kitchen with accumulated grease and/or food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the waste pipe leaking at the exposed hand washing sink in the rear prep area behind the cook line and at the exposed hand washing sink in the dishroom. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop stored inside of the ice in the large ice machine in the room adjacent to the dish room. Instructed to store the ice scoop inisde of a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in coolers that had shelving/racks with peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers in prep areas that had shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. 3 compartment sink, and 2 compartment sinks in kitchen prep areas that had caulk in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Exposed hand sinks in front, rear prep areas that had caulk in state of disrepair/missing, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around prep table in kitchen rear prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machines not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in front prep area, coffee station areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(ovens), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep area by exhaust unit not clean, had excess dirt build up needs detailed cleaning, sanitizing.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls, ceilings in walk in coolers had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/missing/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Exhaust vents(ventilation), in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen areas, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling tracks in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had gaps, holes in kitchen prep areas, kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Men's bathroom walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen areas, shall be provided.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drains not clean in all areas,kitchen,dish,mop,etc.must clean/mainyain.

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

Inspector’s note: Overhead ceiling vent dusty in dessert prep area,and inside produce walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Faucet leaky at neck on the 3-comp sink in the dishroom and 2-comp sink faucet in back prep area.must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing a splash guard at fron prep area hand sink, instructed to install. Prep cooler rubber gasket in poor repair, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted on several kitchen ceiling vents, instructed to remove, dusty vent covers on kitchen ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior/exterior of cooking equipment, interior of the ice machine and shelving in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the floor drains, floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the ceiling vents, tiles and walls around sinks and cooking equipment in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must fix and maintain the leaks at the base of the hot water knob on the 2-comp. Sink in the back prep area and at the base of the faucet on the 3-comp. Sink in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label all bulk ingredient containers in back prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain interior of all cooking equipments and all prep tables and shelves in prep/storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain interior of all floor drains and floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipments.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal around all pipes and conduits throughout. Replace all water stained or missing ceiling tiles in prep, dish machine and hallway areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide shields to the light in the dish machine area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the pipe under the exposed hand washing sink in the dish machine area. Maintain.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: All unused soiled wash cloths must be stored in a bucket of sanitizing solution.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found 8 small live flies in the service bar area, 10 in the storage room next to the office in the kitchen, 15 in the kitchen area and 10 in the service station area. Instructed to eliminate small flies and clean affected areas. Citation #70236-11 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label all bulk ingredient containers in back prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain interior of all cooking equipments and all prep tables and shelves in prep/storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain interior of all floor drains and floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipments.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove mold from ceiling tiles in dish machine area. Must paint wall in hallway outside of dishmachine area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal around all pipes and conduits throughout. Replace all water stained or missing ceiling tiles in prep, dish machine and hallway areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide shields to the light in the dish machine area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the pipe under the exposed hand washing sink in the dish machine area. Maintain.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: All unused soiled wash cloths must be stored in a bucket of sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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. DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVER INSIDE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND TRACKS.