HILLTOP

Address: 2800 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Nov 7, 2025

Key Findings

• ○ Observed improper cooling of tcs cooked potatoes in the walk-in cooler Code 20

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (21 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Nov 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINES ICE SHOOT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITI
• Pass — Wed Sep 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SALT SHAKERS STORED ON TOP OF ALL TABLES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass — Mon Aug 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Tue Aug 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED STEAK AT 53.4F, COLESLA
• Pass — Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
• Fail — Wed Jul 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE S
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Jun 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2577159 DATED JUNE 12 2023 INSTRUCTED
• Fail — Mon Jun 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO
• Fail — Wed Jun 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SLICE CARROT CAKE AND TOUCH CAKE WITH BARE HANDS TO TRANSFER IT TO PLATE. I
• Pass — Fri Jul 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC). | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFA
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Jun 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA. | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comm
• Pass — Wed Jun 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYER, GRILL, STOVE, AND STEAM TABLE. | 55. PHYS
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Feb 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.18 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT BEING DATE MARKED. ALSO OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS STORED WITH
• Fail — Fri Feb 19 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE DISH MACHINE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN
• Fail — Tue Feb 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE
• No Entry — Thu Jan 07 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Feb 05 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BL
• Fail — Wed Jan 29 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLO
• Pass — Tue Mar 12 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR BANQUET

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