SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ABS SUPPLIES & CATERING.

BEAT. 18/100

4258 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 10, 2019 · failed

Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
1 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 10
2019
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERITIFED MANAGER ON SITE WHERE TCS FOODS ARE PROVIDED PER MENU ITEMS WHICH INCLUDES OMELETS,STEAKS AND HAM. PREMISES IS OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU AS REQUIED. INSTRUCTED MANANAGEMENT TO COMPLY WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVERD OVER 60 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED THROUH OUT PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN, BY THE WASH ROOM, DINING AREA AND STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES CLEAN AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200757 DATE 8-10-18. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR MORE CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

AUG 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE ACLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU/POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR TO HAVE A HALF INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANANAGEMENT TO MAKE THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO THERE IS NO GAP.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET CERTIFIED IN ALLERGEN TRAINING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE ACLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU/POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR TO HAVE A HALF INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANANAGEMENT TO MAKE THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO THERE IS NO GAP.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET CERTIFIED IN ALLERGEN TRAINING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

OCT 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERITIFED MANAGER ON SITE WHERE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PROVIDED PER MENU ITEMS WHICH INCLUDES OMELETS,STEAKS AND HAM. PREMISES IS OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CITY CERIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

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

NOTED STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER TOPS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR VENTS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THE IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR AND IN REAR CUSTOMER DINNING AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

FEB 14
2017
PASSED
0 violations
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JAN 5
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. CORRECT. IF UNIT IS NOT GOING TO BE USED REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE ALL STAGNET WATER THAT IS IN ICE TRAY PUMP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST BE ON FOR TESTING. CORRECT

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. IF USING PLASTIC TUBES MUST ALSO HAVE END CAPS TO SECURE TUBE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL CLUTTER IN DINING AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECTED

AUG 2
2016
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ONE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE,READING AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REFRIGERATOR,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND A UNUSED REFRIGERATOR UNIT ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS NEAR THE PREP AREA AND MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS,BASEMENT ,OUTSIDE IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR AND IN REAR CUSTOMER DINNING AREA,MUST REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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