Insects, rodents, & animals not present

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate while preparing and serving tcs foods (milk, spinach quiche, tuna). Instructed to provide and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink inaccessible during time of inspection. Noted handsink being used for rinsing, dumping and storing milk frothing pitchers during time of inspection. Instructed to use handwashing sink for handwashing only as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

Personal cleanliness

Observed food employee preparing food in rear prep area without effective hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent possible contamination of food.

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

Observed single service cups wrapped in palstic stored on floor in front prep area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving and store at least 6 inches off floor.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed all equipment throughout prep areas in need of cleaning (sandwich press, interior and exterior of refrigerator and freezer, shelving units, under all coffee equipment and storage space in dishwashing area. Instructed to remove food debris , clean and sanitize.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed items stored on floor throughout dishwashing space, hallwasy leading o main prep area and inside utility room. Instructed to organize, remove items from inside mop sink in order to access for use. Must maintain premise.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to increase and maintain

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no proof of food handlers' certification. During time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review.

Previous core violation corrected

Observed previous core violations not corrected from report #2625668 on 10/21/25. They are as follows: 4-204.112(b) 01/21/2026 no thermometer provided in main prep kitchen refrigerator; instructed to provide. 6-101.11 01/21/2026 wall behind prep table at rear prep kitchen is not smooth or easily cleanable; instructed to provide a smooth, durable, easily cleanable surface. 2-102.13 10/21/2025 manager needs to obtain allergen training certification instructed to correct violations as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage in restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all times.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed build up of mold like black substance on interior of ice machine. (ice used for human consumption) instructed person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine and maintain at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed outside dumpster overflowing with garbage and unable to be closed. Instructed person in charge to maintain dumpster closed at all times for the prevention of pest harborage. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed debris on floor in basement area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed person in charge all food handler employees without manager certificate are required to obtain Illinois food handelr training.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no written procedure posted or items outlined in the policy available on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Intstructed to provide and maintain on site.priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed the following hand sinks without hot water during the time of inspection. In use: front and basement prep areas. Both prep areas were in use at this time. Instructed to provide and maintain hot running water (100-120f) at all hand sinks as required for proper hand washing. Priority violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand-drying provision available at the handwashing sink located in the middle prep area during the time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand sanitizer available at the handsink located in the rear prep area while in use during the time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation consolidated with above violation.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed the following food items at improper temperatures during the time of inspection. Approximately 40 lbs ground beef, 10 lbs ground meat, 50 lbs chicken stew, 20 lbs rice,10 lbs beef all stored in cooling units in front and rear prep area. Noted temperature ranging from 49-66f at this time. Instructed to hold all tcs foods @41f and below at all times as required. All said food was voluntarily discarded by pic. Total cost: $400. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Observed parcha juice stored inside a premium dishliquid bucket and stored inside a 2-door cooling unit during the time of inspection. Per code, containers previously used to store posionous ot toxic materials may not be used to store or dispense food. Said juice was discarded at this time voluntarily. Instructed to store food in food-grade approved containers only. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed broken and or missing thermometers inside cooling units throughout prep areas. Instructed to provide and maintain

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

Observdd cutting boards with deep cuts and dark grooves in prep area. Nstructed to replace and maintain

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed electrical outlets in front prep area, piping attached to and alongside hothold equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all accumulated grease and food debris to prevent pest harborage.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed handsink located in front prep water pooling onto the floor once turned on. Instructed to repair said sink and maintain in good condition to prevent pest harborage.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to remove all stacked and stored soiled unused equipment stored outside of backdoor leading to garbage receptacle area. Instructed to remove all unneccesary items to prevent pest harborage, must maintain premise.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed no person in charge present with city of Chicago certified manager certificate.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods) chicken wings and fish etc. Is being prepared/handled.instructed person in charge, that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

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

Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, citation issued.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is egffective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink at front prep area water temperature ranging from (72.3f-75.7f). Instructed management handwashing sinks water temperature must be provided of at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Instructed management to repair and maintain as required.priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

Approved thawing methods used

Observed improper thawing being done on frozen beef.thawing must occur with food being placed in the walk in cooler over night, or under cold running water. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no thermometer inside the 3-door prep line refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment.instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify items(salt, sugar, flour etc).

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

Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage and maintain.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit to test sanitizer concentration at the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and a chemical sanitizing test kit on the premises and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Visible and working thermometer needed at the 1-door refrigerator in the food prep area. Must provide and maintain.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

"observed facility without a bodily fluid spill kit and no corresponding clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop a clean-up procedure and maintain appropriate supplies that correspond with on-site plan. Must keep both the policy and supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued."

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed missing handwash signage in employee restrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No hot running water under city pressure at handwash sinks in toilet room. Instd to provide 100f-120f and maintain on site. Priority violation 7-38-005

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

No sanitizer on site. Instd to provide sanitizer and maintain on site at all time. Priority violation 7-38-005

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Coolers not on at this time. Instd to have on and at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

No food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Exposed water lines noted above prep area in basement instd to provide a proper ceiling that is smooth, even and easily cleanable and not exposed to water and sewer lines for possible contamination. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

No chemical test kit on site for sanitizer. Instd to obtain and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 priority foundation

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

No licensed commercial garbage dumpster on site. Instd to provide with tight fitting lids and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

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

Found no employee health policy.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-010.must provide.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Found no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure with spill kit.priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.

Allergen training as required

Sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed packaged salsa displayed for sale in display cooler and not properly labeled with business name, address, ingredients, etc. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged food items displayed for customer service.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler, freezer and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed debris on ground around dumpsters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed unused articles and equipment stored outside. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed soiled mop head stored on floor. Instructed manager to properly hang mop to dry to prevent insect breeding.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed ventilation fan not operable inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan in washroom.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

2-101.11: 2-101.11 observed no certified food manager on site with original city of Chicago food service manager certificate on site while open and operating.instructed that a city of Chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the hot holding unit in the fod prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114: observed a small amount of standing water under the three-compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed facility without a 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 #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed 1 burnt out light at ventilation hood. Must replace light bulb.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Found the lower surfaces of the cabinets in the kitchen area with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain cabinets.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found a hole on the lower left side in the mop sink closet. Instructed to seal hole and maintain. -found coving missing and/or in poor repair in the kitchen and mop sink closet. Instructed to replace/provide missing/damaged coving to wall throughout as needed. Maintain same. -must seal around all pipes and conduits in the kitchen, closets and storage areas. Maintain same.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found the floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the kitchen, storage and classrooms with dirt/debris and mice activity. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. Also, must clean inside the floor drain in the rear hallway of the middle classroom. -found dirt/dust build up, spider webs and debris on the vents (toilet rooms, classrooms and kitchen) in the windowsills and on the walls/ceiling. Instructed to clean walls and vents throughout. Maintain same.

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

Observed no proof of employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing soap at hand wash sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures not turning on at the time of the inspection. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed no mvp license number on both sides of the vehicle. Instructed to provide mvp license number on both sides of the vehicle and maintain.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed one sink stopper for the three-compartment sink missing. Instructed to proivde and maintain.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection to test concentration of sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no garbage receptacle with a lid on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed 3 hand washing sinks with no hand drying provisions. Instructed manager to provide. Manager provided paper towels. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed basement hand washing sink blocked by knives and silverware. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing sink is accessible at all times and is not blocked. Manager had staff remove items from hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed sausages held at an inadequate temperature of 49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 10 pounds sausage ($30) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed employee toilet room sink with leak form bottom pipes whenever said sink is run. Instructed manager to repair sink.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

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

4-501.11 observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11 observed missing wall tiles, baseboards and stained ceiling tiles and light shields in prep and serving area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed missing food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and/or equipment must provide valid food handler training.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed mold-like black substance on interior of ice machine in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. (ice not used for human consumption)

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

Observed dishes stored in rear dish area not inverted. Instructed person in charge that all dishes not in use must be stored inverted for the prevention of contamination.

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

Observed table attached can opener with build up of grime and debris. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed build up of grime on cold hold units interiors and gaskets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed build up of excessive grease and food debris on interior of fryer cabinets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed damaged faucet on 1-compartment sink. Observed loose knob on hand sink in rear dish area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed build up of grime along walls in rear storage rear and rear dish area. Observed excessive build up of grime in floor drain located at three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed missing oil drip container on left side of ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed no person in charge present with city of Chicago certified manager certificate.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods) chicken wings etc. Is being prepared/handled.instructed person in charge, that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificate as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

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

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hand soap dispenser in poor condition in the rear food prep/dishwashing area.instructed to provide and maintain adequate hand soap dispensers as required.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Observed cooked chicken wings at improper temperatures of 80.8f on top of the prep table covered with sheet pan next to the deep fryers. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10# of food worth $100.00. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item(salt, sugar, flour etc).

Personal cleanliness

Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), interior/exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipments, under grills and shelves inside of refrigeration units, kitchen storage racks, behind front service counters and maintain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washroom. Must provide.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no outside commercial garbage dumpster for the premises.instructed to provide a commercial disposal contract service for the premises and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b), citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

Found condiment squeeze bottles at the cooking equipment with different liquid substances and is not identified. Instructed to label bottles and maintain.

Personal cleanliness

Found food handler and employees not wearing hair restraints while in the food prep area. Instructed to have all in the food prep area obtain and maintain wearing hair restraints while in the food prep area.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Found the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with dirt, dust, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found the pictures on the walls, the walls, ceiling and lightshields with dirt, dust, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all. -floors in the corners, under/around the cooking equipment and in the side storage area with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found water-stained ceiling tiles in the customer's waiting and side storage area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles. Maintain same.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Found the lighting in the side storage area to be very dim. Instructed to provide adequate lighting per city code and maintain.

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

No employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued

In-use utensils: properly stored

All cutting utensils must be stored properly when not in use or in use. Do not store cutting device between electical pipe and wall. Instructed to wash rinse and sanitize utensil and store in a clean safe place

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

New cutting board needed on reach in cooler at prep station. Instructed to replace and maintain

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease reside and food spills instructed to detail clean and maintain

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Interior of all reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors walls and ceilings in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Hood vents and filters in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15: observed leaking from hot and cold water knobs on faucet at rear prep/dishwashing handwashing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair faucet and maintain

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.116: observed black buildup on exterior of outside grease container. Instructed to clean exterior of outside grease container and maintain.

All food employees have food handler training

2-102.13: at time of inspection facility provided expired food handler training certificates for food handlers. Instructed to provide valid food handler certificates for all food handlers.

Previous core violation corrected

8-404.13(b:4): observed previous core violations from inspection report #2638385 dated 06/11/2026 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued. Observed openings in middle, at base and in between panels of rear exit doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout facility. Observed stained ceiling tiles in areas such as dining room and in rear prep area. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility and maintain. Observed dust buildup on wall above rear exit doors. Instructed to clean wall above rear exit doors and maintain. Observed grease buildup on heater installed in ceiling near dishwashing area. Instructed to remove grease buildup on heater installed in ceiling near dishwashing area and maintain. Observed grease buildup on floors, in corners and along bases of wall underneath and behind all cooking equipment and cold holding units in rear prep area. Instructed to clean floors in said areas and maintain. Observed unused equipment and containers stored outside space in between rear exit and unused walk in cooler. Instructed to remove all unused or non working equipment that is unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Observed dust and grease buildup on filters in both hoods in rear prep area. Instructed to clean filters in both hoods in rear prep area and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-205.11 observed rear handwashing sink not accessible, filled with utensils. Instructed manager to remove all utensils from handwashing sink. Handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 observed food items stored on floor in outside food storage area. Instructed manager to elevarte all food items six inches off floor.

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

4-101.19 observed rust deposits on bottom of prep tables and foil lined shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all rust and foil on shelving units to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, grill, cooking equipment, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, outlets, surfaces under beverage machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6-302.11 observed no toilet tissue inside washroom. Toilet tissue shall be supplied at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.16 observed damaged floor tiles, missing outlet covers and missing and loose baseboards along walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 observed unused equipment, crates, boards, outside. Instructed manager to remove all unused items to prevent pest harborage.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13 observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

8-404.13 previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2643282 on 9-24-26:38-observed numerous flying insects in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. 54- observed outside garbage and waste grease area not clean maintained. Observed garbage dumpsters and grease container not covered, grease spills on top of grease container, grease spills on ground, and excessive debris on ground around dumpsters. 60- previous core violations not corrected from report #2635631 on 4-24-26:39-observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor.45-observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination. 47-observed condensation leaking inside front two door cooler and ice buildup inside freezers. Instructed manager to repair cooler and defrost freezers. 51-observed leaking drainpipes under front and rear handwashing sinks and 3-compartment sink. Observed loose handwashing sink in front prep area and inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 55-observed grease builudp and food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas. 57-observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of Chicago food certificate when tcs foods are prepared and served (pork, chicken, steamed buns etc). Instructed managerment to have a ciy of Chicago food service manager on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Noted service prep cooler at the rear by the cooking stove at improper temperature of 59.2f. No tcs foods were stored inside cooler at the time of inspection. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Noted food containers stored on floor inside the walk-in cooler/freezer. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

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

Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

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

Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves inside the walk in cooler and rear storage area. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

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

Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in coolers and rear dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink of the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to clean and maintain floors especially along wall base at the rear, underneath the meat cooking oven with dirt and grime. Must also repair gracks on floor and coving of the same.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed no chemical sanitizer on premises used to sanitize equipment and utensils. Instructed chemical sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Priorioty violation.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order with no asterisk identifying them as such. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no reminder statement on menu. Instructed to add reminder statement to menu. Priority foundation violation

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area at improper ambient temperatures ranging between of 61.7-66.4f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tags placed on two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area. Priority violation

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no barrier to prevent customers from entering into front food prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect front food prep area from contamination by public. Priority foundation violation.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed paper towel dispenser for handwashing sink in middle prep area installed above one compartment sink. Instructed to relocate and reinstall paper towel dispenser so that it shall not contaminate food, utensils or equipment in one compartment sink in middle prep area.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no sanitizing solution test kit on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no hot and cold water pressure at utility sink. Instructed to restore hot and cold water pressure to utility sink. Observed leaking middle faucet at three comparment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking drainpipe of wash compartment of three compartment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed no grease traps installed on two three compartment sinks in rear prep/dishwashing areas of facility. Instructed to install grease traps on two three compartment sinks in facility so that they shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed opening in rear of outside grease container lid. Instructed to replace outside grease container lid and maintain tight fitting lid on outside grease container. Priority foundation violation

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing ceiling vent covers on vent in front prep area above prep tables near cold holding units and in southside customer all gender washroom. Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent covers in said areas and maintain.