SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AFUSION.

BEAT. 45/100

3465 S MORGAN ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 15, 2024 · passed

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since May 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 15
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON THE LIGHT BULBS NEXT TO THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 8
2024
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 P.P.M. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 P.P.M CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 (B- E). OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12. NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' COMMON FOOD NAMES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT FROM THE COMPANY WITHOUT PROPER IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. LOGBOOK MUST INCLUDE ALL CONTENT PRESCRIBED IN THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THEY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO A COPY OF THE PEST CONTROL ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER, WRITTEN VERIFICATION OF THE CERTIFIED PEST TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBLE FOR USING PESTICIDES, A RECORD OF ALL VISITS TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, AND E.T.C. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A LOGBOOK AND MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON THE LIGHT BULBS NEXT TO THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/12/2023, REPORT #2581541 AS FOLLOWS: 3-307.11. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO 3COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. 2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 20
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO 3COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

SEP 12
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 40 SMALL FLIES IN WAREWASHING AREA, FRONT PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT. NOTED 2 LARGE FLIES IN 3 COMP SINK. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO 3COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MAY 18
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZED AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND MECHANICAL STIR FRYING MACHINE ON SITE, BOWL INSIDE MACHINE CANNOT BE DETACHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING(WASH, RINSE,SANITIZE).

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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