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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 43,47,47 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2636719 DATED 5/13/2026 NOT CORRECTED:- 43) 3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. 47) 4-201.11: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. 47) 4-202.16: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND LINENS USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND LINENS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HOLES AT CORNER WALL BASE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 57, 58 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2615073 DATED 4/3/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- -#57)2-102.13:SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM. -#58)2-102.13: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN SHELF BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES (BY THE DOOR) LEADING TO DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler in prep area and standing coolers in basement storage area. Instructed manager to provide thermometer in each cold holding unit.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Instructed to properly label food storage containers (flour, sugar, garbanzo beans etc) identified with common name in prep/cooking area.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Instructed to remove cardboard liner on prep shelves in prep/cooking area.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed damaged lid to ice bin in front prep area and damaged plastic food containers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace all damaged items with smooth and easily cleanable replacements.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed food debris and trash build up on floor along walls in the bar area in front, in the rear prep area along walls, and in the basement storage area below shelves along walls. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food debris.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS ON PREP TABLE, LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN IT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM THE SHELVING UNIT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP EGG REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID REFRIGERATOR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE SAID PROTOCOL ON PREMISES.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER IN SHELVES.REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-18-2021, REPORT# 2521540, NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), NO CITATION ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER OR SERVE RAW" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER IN SHELVES.REMOVE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS/ICE MACHINE. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. FOR EXAMPLE, DRYWALL AND DROP CEILING ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS/ICE MACHINE.MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. FOR EXAMPLE DRY WALL AND DROP CEILING ETC.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 4 DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING NEAR IN KITHCEN TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR IN LINEN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES NEED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: REFER TO VIOLATION #60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2213990 DATED 9/7/18 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OF RCERTIFIIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.11 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(B) NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER THE THE HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRTY VENTILATIONS ON FANS INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND EXTERIOR FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.