Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no valid Chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012

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

Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed documentation of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 1/4" gap at bottom left corner of basement exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered receptacle in women and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in washrooms.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no receptacle at handwashing sink in front bar area. Instructed manager to provide receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

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.

Allergen training as required

Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No hand sink available in the middle prep/cooks line at the west food prep areas. Instructed to install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-30-030(c)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Must install splash guards on the left sides of the hand sinks in the prep area with the three compartment sink and the rear food prep area.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Must not use plumbers putty as a means of repair on the prep three compartment sink. Must repair with a metal weld or replace the sink.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Excessive rust/grease on the floor next to the grease trap under the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove/clean.----noted exposed raw wood on the floor at the entrance to the middle prep cooks line. Instructed to seal.----instructed to cap the open unused drain lines at the old mop sink area and the west bar.----open wall with exposed dirt/piping behind the west bar. Instructed to seal.----all expanding spray foam used as sealant under the grill line hand washing sink and the large dish machine must be cut down to be smooth, cleanable.

Allergen training as required

No proof of allergen training or certificates for the above city of Chicago certified food manager. Instructed to provide.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Notedvhardwater stains on top interior of ice machine around ice chute. Instructed to clean

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed pest activity with approx. 40 small flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted above donut display case, low ceiling above handwash sink next to donut display case, and flying instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Previous core violation corrected

Noted continued non-compliance from report #2607383 conducted on 11/14/24. Previous core violations not corrected: (38) the rear door with 1/2" gap underneath it and is not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to seal gap and make rodent/insect proofed. Maintain same.----- (40) all food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to have all food handlers to wear a hair restraint and maintain.-----(55) light shields and vents in the rear prep are with stains, dirt and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain light shields and vents must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed roach carcasses throughout basement. Instructed manager to remove roach carcasses.

Personal cleanliness

Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed small plastic containers used as dispensing utensils inside bulk sauce. Instructed manager to provide long handle utensils for dispensing condiments to prevent contamination.

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

Observed pop crates used as shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

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

Observed cigarette burns on table in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair/repace and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of bulk containers, cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed food spills and 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.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

No person in charge on site at time of inspection. Must have a person in charge on site at all times. Priority foundation violation.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

No certified food manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served(beef, fish). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times while tcs foods were being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink at bar. Must provide.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed raw fish at improper cold holding temperature at 64f in prep cooler. Also observed numerous tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature such as pork, saurkraut with carrots and sausage, raw beef, raw sausage, mixed greens, eggs, cooked pierogi stuffed with cabbage, beef stew, cheese, mushroom pate with butter, cooked pasta, cooked fish, cooked potatoes and raw chicken all ranging from 46-69f in prep coolers. Time temperature control for safety foods must be at an internal temperature of 41f or below. Food discarded and denatured. Food weighing approximately 100 lbs at a cost of $2,000. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed improper ambient temperature inside of prep cooler at 64f. Also observed improper ambient temperature inside of prep cooler at 49f. Both prep coolers are located in main kitchen prep area. Ambient temperature must be at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed over 7 live house flies throughout facility. Instructed to eliminate all evidence of pest activity on premises. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11--observed food containers stored improperly on the floor in the prep area. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in the prep cooler uncovered. Instructed to cover with food lids.

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11--observed food handler prepping food with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in main kitchen prep area. Must store in sanitizing solution bucket when not in use.

In-use utensils: properly stored

3-304.12--observed in-use utensils stored improperly directly inside of the food container/food item in prep area. Instructed to stroe properly between usage.

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

4-903.11 (a;b;d)--observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(b)--observed grease buildup and food debris on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

2-401.11 observed the certified food manager smoking a cigarette in the food prep area. Instructed to only smoke outside of the facility and never smoke inside of the facility.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6-301.12 observed no handdrying provision at the handwashing sink that is located next to the 3 compartment sink. Observed no handdrying provision provided at the cooking line handwashing sink. Instructed to provide a handdrying provision, such as paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Employee provided papertowels during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6-301.11 observed no handwashing cleanser located at the handwashing sink at the cooking line. Instructed to provide handwashing cleanser at all times. Employee provided handwashing cleanser during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation above. 7-38-030(c).

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

7-102.11 observed containers of chemicals in containers without the common name of the chemical on the container. Instructed to label all chemical containers that are not in the original packaging. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-015.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-302.12 observed dry storage containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 observed the male food handler without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide at all times.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14 observed soiled wiping cloths on the attached cutting board and not in sanitizing solution. Instructed to always store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at all times.

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

4-502.13 observed cardboard being reused as a floor liner in the toilet room. Instructed to remove and do not reuse cardboard.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c) observed the exterior and interior of all cooking and refrigeration equipment with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean all.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 observed accumulated food grease and dirt debris on the floors under the cooking equipment. Observed excessive accumulated grease debris under the flattop grill. Observed accumulated dust and grease debris on the vents above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean all.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

8-304.11(a) observed the most previous inspection report summary not visible for the public's view. Instructed to always make the most recent inspection report summary visiable to the public at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-203.11 observed no handwashing sink at the front customer service counter where the facility is selling beef, cheese, jalapenos and slushy drinks. Instructed to remove all food and drink service to the food prep area or provide an adequate handwashing sink at the front customer counter. Manager removed the crock pot of cheese and beef during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-205.11 observed items in the basin of the handwashing sink located in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to remove items so the handwashing sink is accessible at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued in combination with violation above.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6-301.11 observed no handwashing cleanser at the handwashing sink in the rear. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued in combination with violation above.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision at the rear handwashing sink. Instructed to provide a hand drying provision such as paper towels at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued in combination with violation above.

Approved thawing methods used

3-501.13 observed inadequate thawing of fish. Observed fish thawing in a reach in cooler however the fish was still in the vacuum packaging. Instructed facility must remove fish from the vacuum packaging before thawing as instructed on the vacuum packaging label.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 rodent droppings located inside of the cabinet in the toilet room and on the window ledge also in the toilet room. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-202.15 observed the front entrance door opened without an adequate screen at the beginning of the inspection. Instructed to provide adequate screening or maintain door closed. Manager closed the front door during the inspection. Observed a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 observed the male food handler without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

4-301.12 observed no sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Facility must provide at least 2 sink stoppers in order to properly set up the 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c) observed interior of the fryers with excessive accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6-501.18 observed the toilet room in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.15 observed the outside grease dumpster lid not maintained with excessive accumulated grease on the lid. Instructed to remove excessive grease or replace the outside grease dumpster lid. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Missing hand washing sink in the rear prep/dishwashing room. Instructed to install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Instructed to install a sneeze guard on the open left side of the bread display/cooling rack that is open to the public. Priority violation 7-38-005.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Exterior of the ice machine with peeling plastic. Instructed to remove.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted expanding spray foam being used as a sealant in the basement ceiling around piping that is bumpy and uneven must be smoothed down to be cleanable.---- noted additional ceiling piping in the basement storage room with open gaps/holes. Instructed to seal.----observed the wall at the entrance to the basement walk-in cooler in poor repair with chipping plaster. Instructed to repair to be smooth and cleanable.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

All unnecessary items and unused construction material throughout the basement, basement storage room and stairwell must be removed from the premises. All other needed items stored elevated and organized.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Noted inadequate lighting the basement walk-in cooler. Instructed to increase the light intensity.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety foods fried chicken 71.4 stored in container at on rack across from cooksline. Person in charge informed inspector chicken is par cooked. Instructed to properly store par cooked foods in refrigerator until used or properly hot hold cooked foods. Manager discarded and denatured approx. 10 lbs of products worth $15. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Observed food handlers' tray of food on prep/to go table. Instructed to provide designated area away from prep/packaging area for eating and drinking.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the small refrigerator at cooksline: catfish fillets 48.9 f, catfish nuggets 45.9 f, polish 45.1 f, hotdogs 44.1 f, feta cheese 44.1 f, manager discarded and denatured approx. 15 lbs of products worth $150.00 priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed improper cold-hold temperature of equipment. Ambient ait recorded at 50 f. Informed pic all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Person in charge cut cord of refrigerator to discard. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Observed yellow wiping cloths on various prep tables/cutting boards and surfaces at cooks line. Instructed to store wiping cloths in proper sanitizing buckets with appropriate sanitizing solution in between use to prevent contamination of surfaces.

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

Noted cutting boards with deep stains and cuts. Instructed to restore to smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted large hole in wall in womens washroom in handicap stall. Instructed to repair

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed clutter in womens handicap washroom stall and in southeast storage room. Noted large unused items and equipment. Instructed to remove all unused, unnecessary items from facility. All kept items are to be stored on proper shelving that is a minimum of 6 inches off the floor to ensure proper cleaning of floors and prevent pest harborage.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed person in charge with no valid proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed facility with no valid city of Chicago foodservice manager certificate on site. Informed person in charge of the original city of Chicago food service certificate must remain posted on site, and a certified manager shall be on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving, and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed facility with no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and written procedure to respond to vomit and diarrhea events. Instructed to establish a written procedure and maintain all supplies to ensure proper clean up of any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of establishment. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety foods fried chicken 74.5 stored under cooksline prep table, sausage links stored under cooksline stove 59.5 f, cheese slices on prep table 64.9f and ribtips on prep table at 66.4 f manager discarded and denatured approx. 10 lbs of products worth $60. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Approved thawing methods used

Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Noted person in charge thawing sausage links at cooksline. Informed pic of proper thawing methods (must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing or thaw inside cooler). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Noted pest control logbook with no reports on site. Facility is required to maintain a logbook with service reports showing proof of service of insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. The logbook shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the pest control company’s Illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c).

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

Noted rusted door of chest freezer. Instructed to restore to surface or replace.

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

Observed cutting board at 3 compartment sink with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and sealing or replace and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed excessive clutter throughout the facility. Noted trash behind rear/break room "bar" and mop sink closet located in kitchen and in hall to rear exit. Instructed to organize. Remove all items unnecessary to business. All kept items are to be stored on proper shelving that is non porours and a minimum of 6 inches off the ground

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed bathroom ventilation system not working. Instructed to repair.

Allergen training as required

Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of Chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

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

Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

Approved thawing methods used

Observed a case of chicken thawing at room temperature in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.

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

Replace the torn door gaskets for both doors of the salad display cooler located under the front counter.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Clean the grease on the floor between the wall and ice machine in the corner of the dish washing area.

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

Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at prep handsink (43.8f), instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Observed the following food not meeting require temperature of 135f degrees or above in the designated hot-holding unit: empanadas beef at 123.1f and chicken at 125.2f. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: milk found at 52.0f priority violation #7-38-005. Citation combined with above violation

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed the premises without any working cold-holding equipment nor refrigeration. Instructed to provide. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

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

Observed cardboard and aluminum foil used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

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.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Observed a trickle of water at three compartment sink in the prep area. Water is not sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands.informed person in charge facility must repair and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

No city of Chicago sanitation certificate on the premises.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

No city of Chicago sanitation certificate on the premises. Priority foundation violation.

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

No written employee health policy on site for all employees. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Must provide hand washing signage at the bar hand washing sink.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Must remove hand washing soap dispenser from the bar one compartment dump sink.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Unable to operate the chlorine chemical dish machine at the bar. Instructed to demonstrate the wash, rinse and sanitize cycles of the machine and must properly dispense chlorine sanitizer. Priority violation.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Missing door gaskets on the two door cooler in the main kitchen and cooler turned off. Must repair to maintain a temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No pest control log book on premises or service report available for review. Must provide all required documentation and have a licensed pest control co. Service establishment. Priority foundation violation.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Must provide a splash guard on the left side of the main kitchen hand washing sink.

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

Must not use duct tape as a means to secure hand washing signage throughout. Must be smooth and cleanable.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

No quaternary chemical test strips for the quaternary sanitizer being used at the three compartment sinks. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Must not use tinfoil as liner for the grease trap and metal prep tables. Any rust on the metal surfaces must be removed to be smooth and cleanable.----broken door handle on the main kitchen box freezer. Instructed to replace/repair.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

The person in charge does not have a valid city of Chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

No valid city of Chicago sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Noted employee eating and drinking in the food prep area. Must not eat in the food prep area and all beverages must be in a covered container.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Some areas in the the interior of the ice machine in need of cleaning.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Must not store any utensils, water pitchers, equipment next to or surrounding the prep hand washing sink.

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

Must provide a lid for the ice bin in the food prep area.

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

Top wooden portion of the wood counter/prep surface in prep area in poor repair with chipping damaged wood. Instructed to replace to be smooth and cleanable.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Noted peeling plastic on the top portion of the ice machine. Must remove to be smooth and cleanable.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

No backflow prevention device located on the utility service sink with a hose attached. Must provide a visible backflow prevention device to be serviced and maintained.

All food employees have food handler training

No proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure. Must provide necessary supplies and procedure on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No paper towels at hand washing sink in toilet room. Must provide at all times for employees to dry hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).

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

Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat cooked muffins by food handler instructed to provide gloves or utensils to handle foods.product was discarded by manager.(priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand washing sign in toilet room must provide and maintain.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods inside of 3- door reach in cooler such as 12 oz. Shrimp dumplings-56.4f.5lbs. Raw trout-49.0f-51.1f.product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 5.12 lbs.$75.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

Personal cleanliness

Observed no beard guard for male food handlers must provide and maintain.

Gloves used properly

Observed no usage of diposable gloves for handling of ready to eat foods.(cos)

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

Must eliminate crates used for storage in basement and provide adequate shelving units.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no backflow devices on faucets of mopsink with garden hoses attached to fill up bucket must provide and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Must seal hole in floor under 3- compartment sink.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Must elevate ,remove or organize boxes and articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.

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

Observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a gap along top of front entry door and gaps along bottom of front windows that open out must make make tight fitting.

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

Must eliminate crates used for storage in basement and provide adequate shelving units.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no drainboard at front 3- compartment sink must install and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Must repair or replace broken concrete floor in basement.must seal gaps along walls and floor in rear storage area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.

Hands clean & properly washed

Observed male food handler rinsing gloved hands at 1- compartment sink and then removed gloves and rinse hands under running water and then placed on plastic gloves without washing hands proper at designated hand washing sink.instructed manager on hand washing & where needed. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

Proper hot holding temperatures

Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat foods such as 10lbs. Cooked chicken ranging from 116.7f-122.4f inside of hot holding unit. Product was discarded by manager must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above. Appx. 10lbs.$30.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper temperatures of tcs cooked ready to eat foods such as 10lbs. Cooked chicken breast ranging at 71.6f.10lbs. Cooked chicken kabobs-71.0f.10lbs.diced chicken-128.3f inside of cold holding unit. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41..0f or below. Appx. 30lbs.$90.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)

Food properly labeled; original container

Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed repackaged desserts on display for sale without proper info given.must provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more live small flies flying around,on wall and exterior of walk in cooler on 1st fl.,in front mopsink closet,rear prep/dish washing areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/28/25.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a gap along bottom of center prep area exit door must make door tight fitting.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed several boxes of plastic cups and food storage trays underneath waste line pipes in basement must remove and store properly to prevent cross contamination.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use from counters and cutting boards.

Gloves used properly

Observed improper usage of gloves by employee .

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

Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on front prep cooler,rear 2- door reach in freezer & reach in cooler.

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

Must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout basement and provide adequate shelving units.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

At start of inspection person and original certificate were on site. During the inspection process certificate holder left and no original certificate remained on site. Instructed manager to obtain original certificate and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

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

All employees on duty must have a signed employee health policy. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no soap or paper towels at prep handsink to properly wash hands while preparing food at front line. Instructed to add paper towels and soap and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued manager correct on site

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

Observed a box of white potatoes and a bucket of sweet potatoes that were in poor condition, spoilage on potatoes. Instructed manager to discard and maintain food fresh and wholesome. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed the following at improper temperature: whole eggs 47.0, bucket of eggs 47.4, pancake batter 47.4, chopped tomatoes 46.3, chopped sausages/ham mix 48.3, all product was discarded at this time. Total cost $100 50 pounds priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Front reach in cooler and walk in cooler with improper air temperatures. Walk in cooler 57.8, reachin cooler 52.8 degrees. Coolers being tagged held for inspection at this time. Instructed manager to correct and not use until tag is removed. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

All reach in and walk in cooler in need of good working thermometers. Instructed to install and maintain

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a large amount of house flies and fruit flies in dishwashing area and basement area. Instructed to contact pest controll for service and maintain fly free. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Ice machine in need of new cover on ice machine. Instructed to correct to prevent door from opening.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

All shelving units in walkin cooler and all reachin coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all mold build up. Instructed to correct and maintain

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed seepage from rainwater in basement. Instructed manager to correct issued and remove all standing water.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed matteress and other household items in facilities side area instructed manager to remove all rubbish and maintain free of all items.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

At start of inspection person and original certificate were on site. During the inspection process certificate holder left and no original certificate remained on site. Instructed manager to obtain original certificate and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

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

All employees on duty must have a signed employee health policy. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no soap or paper towels at prep handsink to properly wash hands while preparing food at front line. Instructed to add paper towels and soap and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued manager correct on site

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

Observed a box of white potatoes and a bucket of sweet potatoes that were in poor condition, spoilage on potatoes. Instructed manager to discard and maintain food fresh and wholesome. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed the following at improper temperature: whole eggs 47.0, bucket of eggs 47.4, pancake batter 47.4, chopped tomatoes 46.3, chopped sausages/ham mix 48.3, all product was discarded at this time. Total cost $100 50 pounds priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Front reach in cooler and walk in cooler with improper air temperatures. Walk in cooler 57.8, reachin cooler 52.8 degrees. Coolers being tagged held for inspection at this time. Instructed manager to correct and not use until tag is removed. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

All reach in and walk in cooler in need of good working thermometers. Instructed to install and maintain

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a large amount of house flies and fruit flies in dishwashing area and basement area. Instructed to contact pest controll for service and maintain fly free. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Ice machine in need of new cover on ice machine. Instructed to correct to prevent door from opening.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

All shelving units in walkin cooler and all reachin coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all mold build up. Instructed to correct and maintain

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3 compartment sink in need of correcting. System is slow draining instructed to correct and maintain

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed seepage from rainwater in basement. Instructed manager to correct issued and remove all standing water.