Chicago Health Dept
5530 W HOMER ST · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
9 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Nov 2022.
Last inspected Nov 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE DISH TRAYS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN DISH TRAYS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS; OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 78F-85F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE THE FOOD SERVICE COUNTER WHERE THE REGISTERS ARE LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE DISH TRAYS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN DISH TRAYS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE COUNTERTOP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2301135 ON 7/15/19: 38 - 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HALLWAYS OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS. ALSO, OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON A WALL OUTSIDE OF ONE OF THE THEATRES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL LISTED SUPPLIES ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FREEZER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO LABEL ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF INTERIOR SHELVING UNIT, LOCATED AT HIGH SIDE BEVERAGE STATION, LINED WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD CONCESSION PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF AUTO FRYER LOCATED AT FRONT CONCESSION WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINET SHELVING, AT FRONT CONCESSIONS AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD DIRECTLY ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD CONCESSION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER, ON FLOOR, BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ICE MACHINES, IN REAR FOOD CONCESSION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR CONCESSION PREP/STORAGE, AREA ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FREEZER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO LABEL ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF INTERIOR SHELVING UNIT, LOCATED AT HIGH SIDE BEVERAGE STATION, LINED WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD CONCESSION PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF AUTO FRYER LOCATED AT FRONT CONCESSION WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINET SHELVING, AT FRONT CONCESSIONS AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD DIRECTLY ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD CONCESSION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER, ON FLOOR, BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ICE MACHINES, IN REAR FOOD CONCESSION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR CONCESSION PREP/STORAGE, AREA ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE UNDERCOUNTER CABINETS/CUP HOLDER AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES/ COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FLOOR DRAINS CONNECTED TO SELF SERVICE SODA MACHINES.
OBSERVED ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOUNF FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT ALL KITCHEN AREAS AND STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND FLUSH DRAINS.
FOUND ENCLOSED DEEP FRYER AT FRONT CONCESSION AREAS WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PRREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE AT FRONT CONCESSION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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