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MILD 2 SPICY

714 W DIVERSEY PKWY · Chicago, IL 60614

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for MILD 2 SPICY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641892

Location recorded for this inspection · MILD 2 SPICY · 714 W DIVERSEY PKWY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 52F AND 40 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR TWO DAYS AT 46F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY $100 OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MOLDY CAULKING ON PERIMETER OF HANDSINK IN REAR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON HOOD SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620623

Location recorded for this inspection · MILD 2 SPICY · 714 W DIVERSEY PKWY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46F-52F. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED LENTILS, COOKED LAMB AND RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46F-52F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT MAIN LINE AND IN WALK IN COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. READY TO EAT FOODS WITH NO DATE MARKING WERE 3 BATCHES OF LENTIL SOUP AND COOKED CAULIFLOWER WITH SAUCE. READY TO EAT FOODS MUST HAVE A DATE MARKING SYSTEM HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 CLEANER/DEGREASER SPRAY BOTTLES STORED WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME PROVIDED ON BOTTLE. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE LABELED BOTTLES AT END OF INSPECTION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN CONTAINER STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED WET CONTAINERS STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER ON DRYING RACK. MUST AIR DRY CONTAINERS SEPARATELY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE BOARD.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAG BEING USED TO COVER RAW MEAT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAG.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605082

Location recorded for this inspection · MILD 2 SPICY · 714 W DIVERSEY PKWY

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604625

Location recorded for this inspection · MILD 2 SPICY · 714 W DIVERSEY PKWY

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, PINK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINERS TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPE CONNECTED CEILING TO FLOOR LOCATED NEXT TO TALL STORAGE SHELF HOLDING CLEAN FOOD STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS LEAK AND PROPERLY ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION ON CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITATIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING SURFACES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED DEEPLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS AND WALLS AT COOKLINE BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKWARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO NOTED VENTS IN NORTHWEST HALL AND ON WEST WALL ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579040

Location recorded for this inspection · MILD 2 SPICY · 714 W DIVERSEY PKWY

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578729

Location recorded for this inspection · MILD 2 SPICY · 714 W DIVERSEY PKWY

Recorded violations

  • 20

    PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF HOT FOODS. NOTED TWO LARGE PLASTIC BINS FILLED WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS EACH OF COOKED RICE, COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER ON A BOTTOM PREP TABLE SHELF AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 114.3F AND NO TEMPERATURE COOLING LOGS BEING MAINTAINED. ALL RICE DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING TIME/TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY LBS OF ASSORTED COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, POTATOES, PREPARED YOGURTS, COOKED VEGETABLES HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO EXPIRATION DATES, NO DATES OR PREP DATES. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS YOGURT HOMEMADE ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE. MUST OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM C.D.P.H. MANAGER DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR YOGURT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR ONION STORAGE AREA AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/POT AND PAN STORAGE. LAST PEST SERVICE DATED 6-26-23 WITH NO ACTIVITY NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZED ALL AFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE ANY MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO RETURN AND TREAT FOR FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP NOTED STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING AT THE HOT WATER TANK AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN DOOR OFF HINGES OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATING TEST STRIPS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO INDICATE THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AND THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISHWARE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR STAND MIXER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD NOTED WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. MUST CLEAN, RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR TOILET TOP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNUSED STOVE AT REAR HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SHELVING, EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES ETC NOTED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----BLACKEN MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CAULKING WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE ALL. TAPE NOTED ON THE SINK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR/SEAL ANY OPENING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571432

Location recorded for this inspection · MILD 2 SPICY · 714 W DIVERSEY PKWY

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571039

Location recorded for this inspection · MILD 2 SPICY · 714 W DIVERSEY PKWY

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(B) NOTED AT THIS TIME SEVERAL EXTRA LARGE POTS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HOLD ALL LARGE POTS OR REMOVE LARGE POTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN IN PLACE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE/ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING/SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR THE LARGE FLOOR STAND GRINDER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTREMELY DIRTY AND BADLY STAINED COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT GROOVES. MUST REPLACE. 4-602.13--- PEELING PLASTIC ON THE SIDES OF METAL COOLERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DISH AREA HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.----ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS MUST BE SEALED.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2570494 ON 1-30-23 NOT CORRECTED. STILL NOTED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: APPROXIMATELY 3 DROPPINGS AT FRONT SERVER STATION, 5 TO 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH ROOM BULK FOOD AND POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVING, 10 TO 15 IN THE CANNED/BOTTLED BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM, 15 TO 20 UNDER SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FURNACE ROOM AND 20 TO 30 UNDER THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM SHELVING. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS AND PROVIDE A SERVICE REPORT STATING ALL ACTIVITY HAS BEEN ELIMINATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570494

Location recorded for this inspection · MILD 2 SPICY · 714 W DIVERSEY PKWY

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND COOLERS IN THE BAR, REAR KITCHEN, UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN THE SERVER STATION, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ROOM, BOILER ROOM, BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE AGAIN FOR RATS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATED ALL RAT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE THE ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTREMELY DIRTY AND BADLY STAINED COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVES, FLOOR STAND MIXER, GAS STOVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PLASTIC ON THE SIDES OF METAL COOLERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE.----SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DISH AREA HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.---WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- MISSING BASEBOARD WALL COVING IN THE REAR HALLWAY NEAR THE ICE MACHINE MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.----ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS MUST BE SEALED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561782

Location recorded for this inspection · MILD 2 SPICY · 714 W DIVERSEY PKWY

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561451

Location recorded for this inspection · MILD 2 SPICY · 714 W DIVERSEY PKWY

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SOUTH END OF KITCHEN WHERE ALL COOKING IS DONE BY HANDLING RAW, COOKED, AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO, HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 50 POUNDS OF COOKED ONIONS WITH SAUCE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.9F;80 POUNDS OF COOKED LAMB AT TEMP OF 49.1 TO 50F; 5 POUNDS OF SAMOSA REFILLED WITH POTATOES AT TEMP OF 56.6F TO 58.6F STORED INSIDE TWO-DOOR COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OWNER AND EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 135, VALUE 780 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ON THE PREMISES: IN THE DISH ROOM, BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE EAST AREA OF THE KITCHEN, UNDER SHELVES, AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND GREASE UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554122

Location recorded for this inspection · MILD 2 SPICY · 714 W DIVERSEY PKWY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SOUTH END OF KITCHEN WERE ALL COOKING IS DONE BY HANDLING RAW, COOKED, AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO, HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14; MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE

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    PassInspected
  • BARRIO URBAN TAQUERIA714 W DIVERSEY PKWY · Chicago, IL 60614Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • Q-BBQ LAKEVIEW714 W DIVERSEY PKWY · Chicago, IL 60614Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • MILD 2 SPICY714 W DIVERSEY PKWY · Chicago, IL 60614Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • HONEY CAFE CATERING710 W DIVERSEY PKWY · Chicago, IL 60614Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • SYSHA FOOD & LIQUOR702 W DIVERSEY PKWY · Chicago, IL 60614Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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