SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

2960 BEVERAGE CORPORATION.

BEAT. 48/100

2960 N LAKE SHORE DR · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 29, 2013 · passed

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 29
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER UNIT 1ST FLOOR CONVENIENCE STORE.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA

NOV 15
2013
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE 5TH FLOOR NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME(NO DISHES OR MULTI-USE UTENSILS WASHED AT THIS TIME).SEVERAL ATTEMPTS MADE TO OPERATE THE UNIT,DISPENSING "0" PPM AT THIS TIME.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT AT THIS TIME.MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX OR E-MAIL TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE DINING AREAS APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR OVERHEAD DOOR FROM THE LOADING DOCK AND THE FRONT ENTRANCE IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PROVIDE LIDS TO TRASH BINS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS,KEEP KITCHEN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT TO MINIMIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, PASTAS,HAMBURGERS,TUNA, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL EXPOSED DINING ROOM TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED, WRAPPED, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALONG THE COOKLINE AREAS

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN SYSTEM IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND SYRUP SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. MISSING, DAMAGED GROUT IN TILES OF SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT DISH AND KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE ICE MACHINE,HOT WATER UNIT 1ST FLOOR CONVENIENCE STORE.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE REAR LOADING DOCK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

OCT 24
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FACILITY HAS A NON-COMMERCIAL GRADE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR CAFE PANTRY THAT DOES NOT USE A CHEMICAL OR HIGH TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT 180F TO SANITIZE DISHES. NO DISHES BEING WASHED DURING THE INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL EXPOSED DINING ROOM TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED, WRAPPED, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN SYSTEM IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND SYRUP SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. MISSING, DAMAGED GROUT IN TILES OF SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT DISH AND KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, IN 1ST FLOOR CAFE PANTRY. IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. DAMAGED WALL BASEBOARD WITH HOLES IN HALLWAY ACROSS FROM MENS LOCKER ROOM. HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SODA FOUNTAIN SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. MOLDY WALL COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AT DISH MACHINE. WALL AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR ALL.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT HAVE RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED TO NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AS AN EXTENSION IN THE DISH ROOM. LEAK ON LEFT NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAKS ON PIPING AT SPRAY ARM AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR ALL.

MAR 12
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT STORAGE AREA (DRY) AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL COLLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET AT BASE ANS REPAIR LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BY DISH MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN AS WELL AS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

FEB 18
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF 4 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS, 2 DOOR STANDUP COOLER AT END OF COOKING LINE, AND INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHROOM AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

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FEB 9
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CONVENIENCE STORE IN THE CORNER NEXT TO THE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING LINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF 4 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS, 2 DOOR STANDUP COOLER AT END OF COOKING LINE, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER, MICROWAVE AT 5TH FLOOR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR BEHIND 4 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLERS, ALSO UNDER RADIATORS IN CONVENIENCE STORE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOLER IN THE CONVENIENCE STORE. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM. REPAINT CEILING TILE TRACKS IN DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR CRACKED BASEBOARD TILE AT CORNER NEAR 4 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

MINORFood Temperature
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR NON-WORKING FINAL TEMP. RINSE GAUGE THERMOMETER ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.

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