JAN 24
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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4 YOLKS,INC.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
2659-2661 N HARLEM AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 24, 2024 · passed
16 of 22 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
16 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jan 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES 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
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 12022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON TOP OF THE OVEN. MUST REMOVE FOIL SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS, AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET/OFFICE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES UNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, RE-ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, AND CLEAN AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT INTERIOR LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 192021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 19
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 122021FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2021
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS INSIDE REAR UTILITY ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/13/2021 INSPECTION#2356553 #10 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #38 FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT PEST PROOFED APPROX:1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #56 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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JAN 132020PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT PEST PROOFED APPROX:1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP) SHOWED MANAGER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT AND EXTERIOR TOP OF DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
SEP 242019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 24
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
SEP 172019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 17
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE COOLERS: OBSERVED TURKEY AT 44.6F, COOKED RICE AT 45.3F, BEEF AT 44.6F, AND CHICKEN AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $10. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT BEING DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL FOODS WHICH ARE NOT DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AND MACHINE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222482 ON 9/18/18: 58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS, HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(A): MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUL 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROGRAM ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE PROGRAM. VIOLATION PF 7-38-012(a) NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SCHEDULE DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHEDULE' VIOLATION PF-7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY AND DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOT LINE HOOD
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL EMPLOYEES IN THE ALLERGEN TRAING PROGRAM FOR CERTIFICATE VIOLATION PF
AUG 312017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 31
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around dish machine by 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Reach in cooler in kitchen prep area lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall that had exposed plaster, peeling paint in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
AUG 42017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, must properly date food items in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of mixer in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in front counter area under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
APR 262017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around sink in men's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
# compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
JAN 232017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling fans in bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
OCT 72016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING HANDLES TO LIDS AT KITCHEN STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT (FRONT AND REAR AREA) ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 182016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING HANDLES TO LIDS AT KITCHEN STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR FRYER CABINETS, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
JUL 302015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 30
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REFINISH UNFINISHED CEILING INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
JUL 272015FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2015
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT 0 PPM (CHLORINE) CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST TEMPORARILY USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO TEMPORARILY USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUPS, SALADS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE AND FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, ALL PREP, STORAGE AND COUNTER SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT (FRONT AND REAR AREA) ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST REFINISH UNFINISHED CEILING INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY HOT FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES INSTEAD OF MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND REORGANIZE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
DEC 172014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED/PREPARED FOODS IN COOLER OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO DISHMACHINE HAS ROTTED WOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM COUNTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREAS,PREP TABLE,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 242014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS FOR THE FRONT PREP STATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED SLOW DRAINING;PIPES LEAKING. MUST REPAIR PER CITY CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE ICE MAKER AND COFFEE STATION.EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN IS SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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