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Chicago Health Dept

2240-2242 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

7 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jul 2021.

Last inspected Jul 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHICKEN CURRY AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47.5F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED WHITE RICE FOUND AT 48.3F, COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 48.1F, COOKED BOILED CHICKEN FOUND AT 50.1F, COOKED BROWN RICE FOUND AT 49.5F, COOKED EGGPLANT FOUND AT 52.3F AND RANCH DRESSING FOUND AT 51.8F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD IS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF 190.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 51.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (LENTILS, PEANUTS, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CLEANED UP MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN 2-DOOR FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOME DEPOT BUCKETS USED TO STORE DOUGH IN KITCHEN. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE DURABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOOR IN REAR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR OR INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL MOPS AND OTHER CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. MUST ORGANIZE AREA OR REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN MEN'S BATHROOM AND IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND SEAL/REPAINT AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

NOV 13

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CRACKED HOT WATER HANDLE ON WASHBOWL LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND LIGHT SWITCH AND OUTLET LOCATED IN HALLWAY LEADING TO RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING PANELS ABOVE CUSTOMER CHECK OUT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 31

2019

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 21

2019

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COOKED COLD TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. SUCH AS CHICK PEAS AT 49.1 DREGREE F; LAMB AT 46.3 DEGREE F;CHICKEN AT 48.2 DEGREE F; MILK AT 46.0 DEGREE F. COOLER TEMP AT 40.5 DEGREE F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 DEGREE F DURING STORAGE .MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $95.00, 8 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR. HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TBLES IN THE PREP/COOK LINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UPGRADEAD TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER ALL COOLERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS IN THE COOK LINE AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINED/FOOD SPLASHED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PARKING LOT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

TWO NEW EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293904 DATED 6/20/19.#41, 3-304.14- WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. #44, 4-901.11- ALL DRY CLEANED UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, FOOD STORAGE MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. #47, FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN. #55, 6-501.11-FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA ND PREP AREA BROKEN/CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7042-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES PREPARING,COOKING FOOD IN THE PREP/KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL DRY CLEANED UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, FOOD STORAGE MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CAULK ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WORN OUT CAULK AND RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO TOILET TISSUE ON BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE TISSUE PAPER IN BOTH WASHROOMS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA ND PREP AREA BROKEN/CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

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JUL 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR A DIARRHEAL OR VOMITING EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR OBSERVED NOT TIGHT FITTING ON BOTTOM, TOP AND SIDES OF DOOR. OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM CORNERS OF THE DOOR AND 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE TOP AND SIDE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR. NO OPEN GAPS OR OPENINGS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PARKING LOT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTING INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE

JUL 10

2018

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR A DIARRHEAL OR VOMITING EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SMALL ROOM WHERE HOT HOLDING FOODS ARE SERVED/HANDLED OR, REMOVE FOOD HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO MAIN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED A HAND SOAP DISPENSER AND A HAND WASHING SIGN MOUNTED ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT HAND WASHING AT A DISH/FOOD PREP SINK.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR OBSERVED NOT TIGHT FITTING ON BOTTOM, TOP AND SIDES OF DOOR. OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM CORNERS OF THE DOOR AND 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE TOP AND SIDE. ALSO NOTED WALL FAN ABOVE THE SAME DOOR NOT INSECT PROOF WITH NO MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR. NO OPEN GAPS OR OPENINGS AND A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN COVERING THE WALL FAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

RESIDENTIAL GRADE FAUCET WITHOUT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GRADE FAUCET WITH PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE. MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE WATER DISPENSER LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PARKING LOT, INSIDE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS, UNUSED GRILL, UNUSED BOX FREEZER/COOLER IN DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTING INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE KITCHEN TALL TWO DOOR COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE.

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