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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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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553801

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ENTERING AND EXITING THE PREP AREA BY PUSHING WITH HANDS SWINGING THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN, GOING TO THEIR WORK STATIONS, AND HANDLING FOOD. NO HANDWASHING NOR GLOVING HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOODS. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER DISCUSSED THE ISSUE WITH THE EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. UPON MY RETURN ON 4-1-2022 PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED AT SAID WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCTS,

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED APPROX 10 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. ONE LIVE ADULT ROACH AT THE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER.THREE LIVE ROACHES AN ELECTRICAL BOX IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED FOUR RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA ON SHELVE BETWEEN LIQUOR BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

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

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UTENSILS HANGED AT PIPE BY COOKING STATION MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.RELOCATED THEM.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS MUST BE REMOVED AND CLEANED, REMOVE GREASE AT EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 57

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

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-27-2020,REPORT#2385400 #40)2-402.11: FOUND EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. #47)4-202.16: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PIPE IN PREP AREA AT WEST WALL UNDER PREP TABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #48) 4-301.12 NOTED USED LARGE POTS STORED ON TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS #53) 6-501.19 STAFF WASHROOM DOOR(REAR AREA) NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE #53) 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDED LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER'S WOMEN'S WASHROOM OR PROVIDE AT HANDCAPPED STALL A CONTAINER WITH LID. #55) 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. #55) 6-201.12 MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385400

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: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISHROOM/REAR PREP AREA,ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 80 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON SHELVES AT REAR PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 98F, 108F, 118F AND 125F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. POUND 80,VALUE 100. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND ALL EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GRAY CHIPPED STRIP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BIN NEED TO BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PIPE IN PREP AREA AT WEST WALL UNDER PREP TABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED USED LARGE POTS STORED ON TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR(REAR AREA) NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDED LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER'S WOMEN'S WASHROOM OR PROVIDE AT HANDCAPPED STALL A CONTAINER WITH LID.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL BROKEN WALL BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL AT REAR PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355696

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE 3-COMP SUNK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZER, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES, IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FOR FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355266

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WITH A VALID FOOD SANITATION LICENSE POSTED, WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, HUMMUS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST COVER FOOD (SPICES, SUGAR, FLOUR) STORED ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE PREMISES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACED. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE 3-COMP SUNK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZER, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES, IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND BAR. LEAKY BASE ON FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL REAR STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, ANDA MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FOR FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION DATED, 11/8/18. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #51 - BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED #56 - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232975

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: s: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-305.13 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-306.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUSY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BLACKENED MOLDY PEELING. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501 114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: A 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232615

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: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-305.13 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AND CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZED OR ELIMINATE PEST CONTROL PROBLEM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-306.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUSY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501 114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BLACKENED MOLDY PEELING. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150273

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS BY PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE OAN/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN AND REAR DISWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NREAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071243

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069601

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPOXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY INFROMATION VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS OR ON MENUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE BINS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR/PREP AREA, AND LOWER TRIM IN FRONT OF SAID BAR. ALSO, SEAL RAW WOOD ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. REPAIR HOLES IN DOOR OF STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM ALL TABLES AND CHAIRS IN DINING AREA. REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM HOOD IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, MISSING GROUT AND PEELING PAINT PRESENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE DINING, STAFF AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FURNACE AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL CORNER WALL JOINT AT FRONT BAR. INSTALL WALL BASE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TRIM AT SERVING WINDOW IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP, AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY FROM 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT BAR/PREP AREA. USE NON-TOXIC MATERIALS INSTEAD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE FURNITURE FROM AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR (OUTSIDE), TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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