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Report date: Sep 7, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed several tcs foods stored at inadequate temperatures ranging from 46-52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 3 pounds ranch, 5 pounds refried beans, … See More
2 pounds chicken tortilla soup, 3 pounds chipotle ranch, 3 pounds salsa, and 5 pounds cocktail fruit ($115). Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed condiment cooler near kitchen window with an inadequate internal air temperature of 49 f and service cooler on cook's line with an inadequate internal air temperature of 50 f. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers have an internal air temperature of 41 f and below. Manager had technician service coolers. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 15 large flies in the basement area of the facility. Instructed manager to minimize fly activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed heavy frost build up in ice cream freezer chest behind bar. Instructed manager to defrost observed storage racks in the kitchen above the storage area. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed storage racks in the kitchen above the dish and prep area with dust and debris build up. Instructed manager to clean.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris build up on floors around the bar area and in the kitchen area around equipment. Instructed manager to detail clean floors.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jul 10, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while tcs foods (eggs, sausage, rice) are being prepared and served. Instructed to have a city of chicago certified food manager on … See More
site while tcs foods are prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 170 live fruit flies throughout the facility. Observed 35 in the front bar and on the dining area wall that is located next to the bar, 35 in the dish and kitchen prep area, and 100 in the basement and rear stairwell leading to the basement. Instructed management to contact pest control for service to eliminate all pest activity from the premises and to clean affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed red onions and bags of potatoes stored directly on the floor in the rear stairwell area. Must elevate all food off the floor and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged gaskets inside the 2-door (bread prep) cooler and the 2-door prep cooler located on the cook's line across from the oven. Must repair or replace gaskets in both cooler and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must detail clean dried food debris from interior surfaces of all prep coolers, reach-in coolers, and lower shelves of prep tables. Instructed to maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: noted previous core violations from 8/15/22 report #2562114 not corrected: violation #10 (6-301. 14) observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink located at coffee bar. Must provide. Violation #55 (6-201. 13) observed exposed brick in coffee bar area. Must properly seal. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: May 16, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified food manager was present while tcs foods (pulled pork at 160f) was being served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times … See More
while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand soap provided at the exposed hand washing sink at the end of the cook's line. Management instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready-to-eat tcs foods (salsas and salad dressings prepared on site) stored past the 7 day maximum use by date inside of the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to discard any tcs foods after the use by date has past. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed dry storage containers of foods not labeled in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to label all bulk food storage containers.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no maximum registering temperature indicators observed to measure the utensil surface temperature inside of the high temperature dish machines. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the top of the dish machine in the dish washing area.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: repair the drain line water leak at the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2566095 on 10/27/22 not corrected: 57 - observed multiple employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificates to comply with idph fodd handler requirements. 58 - observed no allergen awareness training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual that holds a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate has completed and received allergen awareness training and certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: the previous inspection report summary from 10/27/22 was not posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

64. Miscellaneous / public health orders
- comments: observed soda listed as a default beverage for kid's meals. Management instructed to remove soda as a default beverage from the kid's meal menu per 7-38-060.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 24, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing cleanser at the handwashing sink located in dishwashing/prep room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with handwashing soap at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030-(c). Management … See More
provided hand soap at said sink.

29. Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
- comments: observed sushi rice (vinegar added to rice) at 113f in the front prep area. Observed the facility without a sushi lab letter or a ph meter capable of determining the ph of the rice. Instructed management to obtain a ph meter or a sushi rice lab letter and maintain it on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found heavy grease build up inside the fryers and on the exterior parts of equipment on the cooks line. Found a black mold-like build-up on the dish machine trays. Must detail clean all and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found a thick layer of grease and dirt on the floor, underneath equipment, and near the wall base throughout the rear prep/dish room. Must detail clean floors and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed both lights above the cook's line burned out. Must replace burned-out light bulbs and provide adequate lighting in the rear prep/dish room.

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Report date: Jan 6, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (chicken, rice) were being prepared and served. Instructed management: a city of chicago certified food manager must be … See More
present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 125 rodent droppings inside the premises in the following places: 40 mouse droppings inside the two ovens in the prep area that are currently not in use, 20 mouse droppings under the sink and behind the toilet in the employee washroom, and 65 rat droppings in the basement on the floor behind the storage shelving. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas and contact pest control to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found a gap at the bottom and top of the front white door. Must seal gaps to prevent pest entry and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found heavy rust build up on the bottom shelves of the two tables in the dishwashing area. Must remove rust, so shelving is smooth and easily cleanable, and maintained.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed torn gaskets on the 2-door true cooler in the prep area. Must repair or replace, and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found an accumulation of dirt, grease, and debris on the wok station, cooking equipment, inside both ovens, and the interior of the fryer. Must detail clean and maintained.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a pipe leaking from the ceiling in the basement. Must repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found dirt and debris on the floor underneath the cooking equipment in the rear prep area and on the floor throughout the basement. Observed standing water on the floor in the cook's line and dishwashing area. Must detail clean floors, remove any standing water, and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the basement storage ceiling in poor repair, with holes and openings throughout. Must repair ceiling in said area so that it is smooth and cleanable.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: found poor lighting in the basement storage area. Must provide adequate lighting in said area and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: found heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the ventilation hood above cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed allergen training certificates expired. Must provide allergen training for all city of chicago food managers and maintain.

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Report date: Nov 1, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted hand washing sink that was previously located at the rear kitchen for dishwash area use has been removed. Must replace and provide hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels. … See More
Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: all prepared tcs foods, such as assorted cooked chicken dishes and cooked spinach on site throughout the walk-in cooler and prep coolers without any dates of any kind. No expiration dates. Reviewed, all prepared tcs foods must be labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. All foods are discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers, including spice containers, must be labeled with the product common name.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: foods inside the cooler next to the customer washroom are not protected from contamination from customer access. Must protect foods inside the cooler.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers throughout the coolers and freezers. Must use food-grade disposable bags or washable reusable containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use plastic wrap as a means of repair for the broken lid door handle on the cook's line cooler. Must repair with a smooth, cleanable material.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: raw wood on the bottom side of the shelving above the dish three compartment sink must be painted/sealed.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: the unused cooler on the cooks line being used for dry food storage was noted dirty. ----bulk food containers were noted dirty. ---interior of the microwave oven with food splatter. Must clean and maintain all.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2528549 on 8-25-21 were not corrected. #55- found walls and ceiling not smooth and easy to clean at basement storage areas. Must seal walls/ ceiling using drywall, etc. #44-: found food containers not stored properly on racks in basement storage. Must store inverted. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Oct 27, 2022
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager present while tcs foods (breakfast sandwiches and pork shoulder) were being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times … See More
while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu. Management also instructed to add the following sentence before the reminder statement:"these items can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. " priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed the ice scoop stored in the ice bin. Management instructed to store the ice scoop outside of the ice bin in a clean container. Also observed ice cream scoops stored in a container of standing water. Management instructed to store the scoops in a dipper well with running water or other sanitary means.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: must store single use food storage containers inverted on the shelves to prevent contamination.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the interior of the microwave, side of the stove, interior of deep fryers and prep coolers, prep tables in the food prep area, the top of the dish machine, and exterior of the grease trap.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: no covered waste receptacle was provided in the employee washroom. Management instructed to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: seal the open seams of the frp board above the cook's line to prevent pest harborage conditions.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Aug 8, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the premises and 5 live house flies. Observed live small flying insects on the ceiling and walls of the food prep areas, dry storage area, … See More
walls outside the washrooms and walls in the dining room. Observed live house flies on the ceiling of both food prep areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity throughout the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed several food handling employees in the rear food prep area not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint in the food prep area.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the build up of food dberis on the top of the dish machine and stainless steel shelving above the 2 compartment sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the floor drain at the end of the cook's line. Clean the floor in the front and rear food prep areas.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Aug 2, 2022
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for the garden avocado toast (includes sunny side up eggs) on the brunch menu. Management instructed to add the asterisk denoting that this food can … See More
be ordered raw or undercooked. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed live rodent activity and live small flying insects on the premises. Observed one live mouse trapped in the floor drain behind the main bar. Mouse was disposed of immediately. Pest control service was on site during inspection. Also observed approx. 40 mouse droppings on the floor of the storage room next to the rear exit door. Observed approx. 75 live small flying insects on the walls of the beverage service closet, and behind both of the bars. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate all pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the front doors not rodent proofed with a 1/2' gap at the bottom and top of the doors. Management instructed to rodent proof all outer openings.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the syrup and food debris on the surfaces behind both bars.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed the beer lines leaking beneath the main bar onto the top of a beverage cooler. Must repair. Drain lines or drain covers for the bar sinks must be relocated to eliminate splash onto the floor.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle in the basement employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: clean the waste receptacles stacked against the wall near the rear exit door to eliminate pest activity.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the floor behind both bars against the walls and under all equipment. Clean the baseboard and walls behind both bars. Clean all floor drains behind the bars and in the beverage service closet to eliminate small fly activity.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed chipping paint on the hvac supply vent on the ceiling at the end of the cook's line. Seal the openings in the ceiling of the storage room next to the rear exit door.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jul 28, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the bar hand washing sink was not accessible. Sink blocked for use by a large plastic food/drink strainer. Reviewed hand sinks are for hand washing purposes only. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) … See More
citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted no soap located at the basement prep hand washing sink while dough was prepared. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) see the above violation #10 for citation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted no paper towels located at the basement prep hand washing sink while dough was prepared. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) see the above violation #10 for citation.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black slime substance in the upper water reservoir of the ice machine dripping down into the ice for consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize all ice contact areas inside the machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

19. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
- comments: observed a metal container of tcs cheese spread being slowly reheated for a second service on the flat top grill at an improper temperature of 93. 7f. Instructed all previously prepared tcs foods must be rapidly reheated to 165. F for hot holding purposes. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods throughout the cook's line three-door cooler held at inadequate cold holding temperatures. Chicken wings at 44. 6f, chicken at 48. 2f, and cooked chicken at 55. 4f. A cooler temperature was noted at 57. 7f. Approximately lbs with an estimated value of $ was discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 see the above violation #19 for citation.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed the cooler mentioned above at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 57. 7f with food such as cooked chicken at 55. 2f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 41f or below. C. D. P. H was contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: employee in food prep area with no hair restraint. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: soiled wiping cloths stored on cutting board in food prep area. Must store properly.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed torn door gaskets at several doors in food prep cooler. Repair/replace and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: milk crates used as shelving in food prep area. Remove and provide proper shelving and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: accumulated food debris on interior and exterior of pizza oven. Clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: accumulated standing water and debris at bottom of beer cooler. Must dry, clean, and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: dust and debris accumulated on wall next to pizza oven---accumulated food debris on floors in basement food prep area and main prep area near pizza oven. Clean and maintain all of the above.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: broken light shield in basement above reach in freezer. Repair and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
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