Chicago Health Dept
2408 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2022.
Last inspected May 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM
REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE CABINET UNDE HANDWASHING SINK
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDER COOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN NOT CLEANED A BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD UP . ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DRY INGREDIENTS IN CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
INTERIOR DOOR LINER AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN BROKEN . REPAIR/REPLACE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
CARD BOARD USED FOR SHELF LINER MUST BE REMOVED,ALSO OILY /GRIMED CARD BOXES USED TO STORE FOOD MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.
BROKEN WALL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION UNDER THE CABINET OF HANDWASHING SINK .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-18-2019,REPORT# 2252839 #51)5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT TIMES. #57)2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58) PA 100-0367 PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT: COOK LINE VERTICAL BROILER: 70.1F, 25LBS MARIANTED COOKED PORK, $175 ININFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 25LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $125.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 COMBINED VIOLATION BELOW.
OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT: 3 DOOR COOLER, AT COOK LINE: 65.4F, 8LBS OF SHREDDED COOKED PORK, $25 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $25.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEM INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER AND NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOKS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR TRUE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. ALSO, AT SAID COOLER, RUST ON STORAGE RACKS. RACKS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR CRACKED FRONT COUNTER TRIM, AND CRACKED LID ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE TRUE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND VENTS.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA
OBSERVED 7- SALSA BOWLS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK BASIN AND GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE SAME,ALSO NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED FRONT OUTER ENTRY DOOR WITH A APPX. "1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP OF DOOR AND 2ND ENTRY WITH APPX."3/4 ALONG LEFT SIDE AND MISSING MAIL SLOT AT BOTTOM.ALSO NO COPY OF STATE LICENSE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO VIEW INSIDE OF LOGBOOK.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROVIDE A COPY OF PEST CONTROL LICENSE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1575851 9/21/15 NOT CORRECTED #45- MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND GRILL.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR ALONG FRONT WINDOW IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLE.
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED COOK FLIPPING TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS AND WRAPPING BURRITOS WITH BARE HANDS. REPORT # 1515519 DATED 12/30/14 FACILITY WAS EDUCATED THAT THERE IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FACILITY MUST HAVE BARRIER BETWEEN READY TO EAT FOOD AND BARE HANDS IE GLOVES OR TONGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN AND STEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREAS. IN BETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE CONTAINING READY TO EAT CHIPS AND SALSA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITHIN KITHCEN. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. (ALL CONTAINERS HAVE A DATE BUT NO NAME OF THE PRODUCT).
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GAURD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
ALL WASH CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE TOP COUNTER, DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE COOLER AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION nOT ON TOP OF THE CHOPPING BOARD.
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP.
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRON PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND STORE SALSA BOWLS AND CHIPS. HAND CLAMP WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND DUCT TAPE USED TO SECURE STEAM TABLE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD.
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 PROVIDE (3) THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ALL ITEMS STORED ON GROUND IN REAR WALK-WAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF DIRTY MACHINE.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. EMPLOYEE USING FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO RINSE OUT USED SALSA BOWLS TAKEN FROM DIRTY TABLES THEN REFILLED TO BE SERVED AGAIN WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. DEMONSTRATED AND SET UP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH BLEACH TO 100PPM FOR USED, DIRTY SALSA BOWLS.
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. PLASTIC BOWLS OF READY TO EAT CHIPS FILLED AND SITTING ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER WITH DIRTY BOTTOM OF BOWL CONTAMINATING UNCOVERED BOWL OF CHIPS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL ICE AND CHIPS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-FILL BOWLS OF CHIPS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE THEN FAX REQUEST TO C.D.P.H. FOR INSPECTION OF ICE MACHINE AND TAG REMOVAL.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND STORE SALSA BOWLS AND CHIPS. HAND CLAMP WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND DUCT TAPE USED TO SECURE STEAM TABLE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD.
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 PROVIDE (3) THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL ITEMS STORED ON GROUND IN REAR WALK-WAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF DIRTY MACHINE.
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 NOT USE USED CARDBOARD TORTILLA BOX FOR COOKED CHIPS AS STORAGE OR FOR GREASE DRAINAGE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER MICROWAVE OVEN. TABLE NEXT TO MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DEEP CUTS INTO WOOD AND WOOD CHIPPING. MUST REPLACE. WINDOW SILL AT REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO STORED CLEAN KNIVES DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS MISSING IN EXHAUST HOOD, MUST REPLACE.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.
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