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2269 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

License #: 1765716

24
Total Inspections
11
Passed
9
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2020 Inspection

April 2, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 17 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE...(+16 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2020 Inspection

March 24, 2020• Canvass• 29 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE...(+28 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2019 Inspection

January 23, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RE INSTALL MOP SINK ON SITE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2019 Inspection

January 15, 2019• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 26, 2018 Inspection

July 26, 2018• Suspected Food Poisoning• 28 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND M...(+27 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2017 Inspection

September 8, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FOODS (PLUM SAUCE)STORED IN #10 CANS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS OF CANS TO A FOOD...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 28, 2016 Inspection

December 28, 2016• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 24, 2016 ON REPORT# 1931541: (32)MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROC...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 24, 2016 Inspection

May 24, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2016 Inspection

May 17, 2016• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED (2) FOOD HANDLERS COME IN SID...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 18, 2015 Inspection

March 18, 2015• Recent Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPAR...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2015 Inspection

March 17, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPAR...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 13, 2015 Inspection

March 13, 2015• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMP CHLORINE IN USE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0 READING ON CHLORIN...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2014 Inspection

March 10, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE MEAT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAI...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2014 Inspection

February 28, 2014• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ANY SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT A...(+10 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2013 Inspection

July 16, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOOR INSIDE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 4, 2012 Inspection

December 4, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 27, 2012 Inspection

November 27, 2012• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SHRIMP AT...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2011 Inspection

October 25, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2011 Inspection

October 18, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 8, 2010 Inspection

July 8, 2010• Consultation• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 25, 2010 Inspection

June 25, 2010• Tag Removal• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 22, 2010 Inspection

June 22, 2010• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during...(+8 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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