NOV 30
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ALMAIDA, INC..
YOUR CALL. 51/100
4358-4360 N ELSTON AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 30, 2017 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOV 32017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH IDPH LICENSE NUMBER AND RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN. FILTER AND HOOD WITH DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,GRILL, DEEP FRYER. EXTERIOR SIDES, FRONT AND TOP WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 62017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PUT THE PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1931519, DATED 5/24/16. #32- Found severe ice accumulation in freezer. Instructed to remove (defrost), clean, sanitize and maintain. #33 Found small amount of black mold like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain. #41-Several storage closets disorganized and items on the floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor, and to organize clutter/dispose of items not in use to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABEL ALSO (NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER).
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE 3 DOOR UNUSED BROKEN PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,GRILL, DEEP FYER. EXTERIOR SIDES, FRONT AND TOP WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 242016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
Previous Inspection summary report not posted (3/26/15). Instructed summary report must be posted in plain view for customers at all times. Printed new summary report and instructed to post. Serious 7-42-010(B).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found severe ice accumulation in freezer. Instructed to remove (defrost), clean, sanitize and maintain. Found tin foil used as liner on cooking equipment. Instructed to remove all tin foil. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable (and may not use tin foil as liner).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found small amount of black mold like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found missing floor tile against wall under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found floors in several storage closets with debris and dust build up. Instructed to remove debris and clean (and maintain).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed grease build up on hood over cooking line. Instructed to clean and maintain.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Several storage closets disorganized and items on the floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor, and to organize clutter/dispose of items not in use to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
No food handler certificates on site. Left info for facility. Must have all food handlers certified.
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MAR 262015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND BROKEN PLASTIC SURFACES REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER MOP SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN OUTDOOR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED. ALL STORED LINENS IN FRONT DINING CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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