Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

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

4-502.11 noted torn weather strips at the doors of the prep walk in cooler and chicken walk in cooler at the prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

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

Noted heavy ice build-up at the ice cream display freezer. Instructed to repair the condensation unit.

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

Cutting boards in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean or replace.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

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

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Waste line not properly functioning. Instructed to correct and maintain at all times. Priority 7-38-030(c) no citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors, walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter instructed to clean and maintain

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (brisket,pork,beans,rice,etc)must provide certificate and be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

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

4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on storage shelves in prep and dining areas.

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

4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep cooler across from grill cooler on prep line.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky pipes at dish washing hand sink and 3- compartment sink.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-202.11 : must repair or replace cracked light shield in dish washing area.

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

All stored items throughout the rear storage room must be elevated from the floors.

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

Damaged/cracked plastic food bin for pita chips. Instructed to replace.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Three compartment sink not operational. Unable to turn the hot water nozzle off from the sink faucet. Water must be turned off from under the sink. Instructed to repair to have hot and cold nozzles on the faucet operational. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Moldy wall caulking at the three compartment sink. Instructed to replace.----missing baseboard coving along the wall of the walk-in cooler near the grill line. Instructed to replace.---- dirty floor drain under the three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.----leak from the ceiling into a bucket in the dining room. Instructed to repair.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

All unused, unnecessary stored equipment in the rear storage room must be repaired and operational or removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towel at washbowl sink. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to clean dirt, dust, and dead bugs, from corners throughout premises.

All food employees have food handler training

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

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving tcs foods ( chicken, fish...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Walk-in cooler fan cover not clean, heavy dust build-up, instructed to clean and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink inside the washroom and at front service counter.instructed to provide paper towels or sanitary hand drying device at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sink in the washroom and at front service counter. Instructed to provide hand soap at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). (consolidated with the above violation).

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed the large 3-door stand-up cooler in the customer area not maintaining proper temperature 73.1f instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or colder at all times. Priority vilation 7-38-005.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no thermometers inside refrigeration units to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment.instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.

Thermometers provided & accurate

No metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures.instructed to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 15 rodent (mice) droppings on the floor at rear cluttered office/furnace room.instructed to detail clean and remove all rodent droppings. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

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

Observed raw wood surfaces throughout the front service area.instructed to seal/paint all raw wood surfaces so as to be nonporous and easily cleanable and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Instructed to detail clean the interiors of all coolers and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Backflow prevention device not located at utility mop sink.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no self-closing door device on the washroom door.instructed to install a self-closing door device on washroom door and maintain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered receptacle in washroom.instructed to provide covered receptacle in washroom and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Found 30 live flies in the rear by the mop sink area, on the wall, racks and swarming around the drain. Instructed to eliminate flies, find/eliminate source and clean affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Found the rear exit door with 1/4" gap in the middle underneath door making it not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.

Personal cleanliness

Found employees/food handlers in the food prep areas not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all entering/working in the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Found the ice scoop resting on the lower surface of the beverage station in the drive-thru area. Instructed to properly store scoop in a clean bin/container or in the ice handle up. Maintain same.

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

Found the large can opener in the food prep area with a build up of food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Found a leak at the base of the hot water knob on the hand-washing sink across from drive thru. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Found the floors in the corners and the interior of the floor drains with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains.

All food employees have food handler training

Found expired food handler training certificates. Instructed to have employees obtain and maintain a valid food handler's training certificate.

Allergen training as required

Found the pic with no valid allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11 observed gaps and openings in the frp board at the corner of the food prep area next to the deep fryer and exposed hand washing sink. Management instructed to repair.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 observed spider webs on the ceiling of the food prep area above food equipment. Management instructed to clean and remove.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed food seasonings out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food seasonings out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

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

Observed cutting boards througout meat departement facility covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage behind bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Noted high temperature dishwashing machine not properlyset up for inspection. Instructed unit must be set up to be inspected. Maintenance on site set up machine. Priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the walk-in coolers in basement and prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no pest control logbook on site. Logbook must have record of visits, copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (c), no citation issued

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed handwashing sink behind upstairs bar not draining. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed floors and walls in need of cleaning throughout the upstairs bar and under the drainboard near the high temperature dishwashing machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Allergen training as required

Observed no allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-307.11---splash guard is needed at right side of the handwashing sink at front prep area. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5-501.17---a toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13---observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate.allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Opening at base and lower right side of rear exit door. Instructed to seal outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Allergen training as required

At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificates for two employees with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificates.

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

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sinks at the prep/dishwashing areas and inside the washrooms.instructed to provide hand soap at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towels provided at the handwashing sinks at the prep/dishwashing areas and inside the washrooms.instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Consolidated with the above violation.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed front door with gap opening approx:1/4" inch at bottom of said door.instructed to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry and to maintain.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Splash guard is needed at right side of the handwashing sink at front prep area. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed water leak at drainpipe underneath the hand sink at front prep area.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed missing screw fixture securing the top lid of the grease trap system located on ground floor in front of the 3-compartment sink area.instructed to provide and maintain in good repair at all times.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed outside garbage dumpsters with overflowing trash lids preventing proper lid closure. Instructed to increase service pick-up or provide larger garbage dumpster that must be able to close and remain tight-fitting in order to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.outside enclosed garbage area must be maintained at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing coving at wallbase in the following areas: adjacent to the cooking equipments and 3-compartment sink area at rear prep/dishwashing area and front dining room area.instructed to provide and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed mechanical ventilation in washrooms not working.instructed to provide and maintain adequate working ventilation in washrooms.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-202.15: observed opening at base of front entrance outer door and base and side of rear exit door near office. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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

4-101.19: observed boxes and equipment stored on floor throughout facility. Observed boxes and equipment stored on floor of sales floor, walk in cooler and in second floor dry storage room. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

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

4-201.11: observed plastic wrap used to cover bin of bread and trays of pastries on sales floor. Instructed facility to provide proper lids or covers for bin of bread and trays of pastries, instructed equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable under normal use conditions.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11: observed stained ceiling tiles in meat department and in second floor dry storage room. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility and maintain. Observed damaged floor tiles in rear prep area near three compartment sink. Instructed to smoothly repair all damaged floor tiles in rear prep area for ease of cleanability. Observed missing grout in between floors near cookline, two compartment sink and three compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between floors where grout is missing in rear prep area for ease of cleanability and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114: observed non working two door freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to remove all unused or non working equipment that is unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 observed a male food handler with a beard and without a beard guard and a female food handler improperly wearing a hair restraint without hair fully restrained both in the bakery food prep area. Instructed to provide and wear proper hair restraints at all times.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food debris on the ledges of the prep cooler in the prepared foods area. Instructed to clean.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 7 live large flies flying around the prepared foods prep area. Instructed to eliminate insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 observed a male food handler with a beard and without a beard guard and a female food handler improperly wearing a hair restraint without hair fully restrained both in the bakery food prep area. Instructed to provide and wear proper hair restraints at all times.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food debris on the ledges of the prep cooler in the prepared foods area. Instructed to clean.

Previous core violation corrected

8-404.13(b:4) observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2634907 dated 4/13/26; 51 - 5-205.15 observed a minor leak at the faucet of the 3 compartment sinks located in the butcher walk in cooler and in the prepared foods/deli prep area. Instructed to repair. 55 - 6-501.12 observed some dust debris on the wall in the prepared foods prep area and some minor dirt debris on floors thoughout the food prep areas and rear storage area. Instructed to clean all. Instructed to correct previous core violations. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-602.12: observed incorrect plate number on vehicle. Insturcted to put mobile food license number on both sides of the vehicle and maintain.

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

4-201.11: observed the doors for the cold holding units with no protection for doors while vehicle is in motion. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c): observed liquid spillage inside the refrigerator near the rear exit door. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-502.12: observed no receptacle with a lid on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during the time of inspection. Must provide.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Noted facility did not provide a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed that a certified manager with a current city of Chicago certificate must be on premises at all times, and a valid certificate must remain posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being 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 site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain 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 a cleanup 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 hand sink in prep area and employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at hand sink in prep area and employee restrooms at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk-in cooler, and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed the person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been removed from its original packaging.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed the 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 milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no commercial dumpster contract. Instructed to provide a contract with a licensed waste management operator. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

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.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

No city of Chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (milk, cheesecake). Instd to have on site at all times while handling tcs foods. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.2-85.1f. Observed cold tcs foods, beef(49.6-52.5f), pork(46.2-55.6f), sour cream(47.5-49.7f), butter(51.6-57.6f),green salsa(47.3f), shredded cheese(49.4-51.3f), cooked vegetables(46.8f), shrimp(50.6f), hot dogs(54.0-55.2f), milk(53.2f), cheese(52.7-54.5f), beans(55.6-85.1f), rice(56.8f), chicken(46.6f), raw eggs in shell(53.6-57.0f) and shredded lettuce(49.8f)held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $2000 weighing 400lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed walk in cooler at improper ambient temperature of 53.3f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on walk in cooler. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Observed rust on shelving units in walk in cooler and shelving unit above chest freezer near handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove rust from all shelving units in walk in cooler and in rear prep/dishwashing area nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed unused two door refrigerator in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove all unused or non working equipment that is unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed peeling paint on ceiling in rear prep/dishwashing area and peeling paint around rear exit door. Instructed to remove peeling paint and smoothly repaint in said areas for ease of cleanability. Observed peeling tape on ducts above three compartment sink. Instructed to remove peeling tape on duct and smoothly reapply tape on duct in said area for ease of cleanability.