NOV 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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7 PLATES CAFE.
BEAT. 18/100
2221 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 8, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON RACKS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON SAID COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND DUCTWORK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 12019FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2019
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOODS (SLICED HAM & SLICED TOMATOES), STORED IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK RTE & TCS FOODS HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. WITH CONSUME BY DATE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON RACKS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON SAID COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND DUCTWORK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARKING TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON STE WIT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING
FEB 282018PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINS ON PREP TABLES CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN KICHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE DIHSWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRINING SLOW IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST COVER ELETRICAL OUTLET IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP COVER RUSTED. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UUNECESSARY ARTICLE ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR ON THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEM 6INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR THE EASE OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
FEB 222018FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2018
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. NO CHLORINE SANITIZER REGISTERING 00PM. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. ABOVE WILL NOT BE USING DISHMACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED. PREMISES HAS OTHER ALTERNATIVE SOURCE FOR SANITIZING. PREMISES HAS A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES/MULTIUSE ITEMS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINS ON PREP TABLES CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN KICHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE DIHSWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT THE FRONT SERVING STATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT AT THE FRONT SERVING STATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATER LINE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPRAYER HANGING BELOW RIM AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASH MACHINE. MUST ADJUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRINING SLOW IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST COVER ELETRICAL OUTLET IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP COVER RUSTED. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST REPAIR SLOW LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CONNECT ICE BIN TO A WATER LINE IN FRONT BAR AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
STEAM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UUNECESSARY ARTICLE ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR ON THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEM 6INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR THE EASE OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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APR 112017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN SAID COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN AND HOTLINE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE FRONT OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. ALSO, SEAL FLOOR DRAIN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN MAIN PREP AREA, GREASE AND DUST PRESENT. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE WALL VENT ON THE NORTHEAST WALL, EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE GOOSENECK FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN IS CONSTANTLY DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER (MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, CHUNKS OF CONCRETE, WOOD BEAMS, ETC.) PILED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
JUN 42015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING FISH, PORK, DUCK AND CALAMARI AT 48.0 F. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING : 1.3LBS OF FILET AT 47.6 F VALUED AT $10.65, .5LBS OF TROUT AT 47.3F VALUED AT $13.00, .2 LBS OF CALAMARI AT 48.8 F VALUED AT $.50, .4LBS OF SHRIMP AT 48.7F VALUED AT $2.00, 10LBS OF DUCK AT 47.8F VALUED AT $45, 5LBS OF PORK AT 47.6 VALUED AT $8.00, 6LBS OF SALMON AT 47.6F VALUED AT $12.00. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY. DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED CHLORINE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE REGISTERING OPPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED RESTAURANT WAS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITHCEN NEED TO BE REPAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION ON SITE
SEP 112014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. INTERIOR PANEL WITH BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGER/OWNER DISCARDED THE ICE,CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED W/OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIUOUS 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE BULK CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
DEC 22013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
OBSERVED PANS BEING WASHED/SCRUBBED INSIDE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE AND THAT THE UTILITY MOP SINK MUST BE USED FOR WASTE WATER ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
HOLE IN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO FLOOR DRAIN ON COOKS LINE. MUST SEAL. DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING IN SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE SPICE STORAGE RACKS. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
APR 152013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH RUST, PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER.
JUL 82010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
JUN 222010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY THREE DOZEN COOKED FALAFEL IN A CONTAINER ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL TOP @ 92.6F & 91.4F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LABELED.
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. ALL TABLEWARES IN DINING ROOM MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES, MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER OR EQUIPMENT.
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. NO HOT WATER AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR COOKS LINE COOLER.
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