DEC 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ARCO IRIS.
BEAT. 46/100
2950 W BELMONT AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 8, 2023 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FRUIT JUICES, YOGURT, ICE CREAM, NACHOS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER OR IN A KNIFE RACK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP (NEXT TO DINING AREA)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
JUN 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN COPIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOPSINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2268910 DATED 3/5/2019: #57 "NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
FEB 232017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE LARGE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
JUN 282016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL YOGURT PITCHERS AT THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE 7-UP 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER.
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MAR 112015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FROM APPROVED TRAINING PROGRAM.
OCT 72014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
IMPROPERLY STORING SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES, MUST STORE WITH HANDLES FACING UP, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER,
SEP 32014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER,
APR 12013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO KEEP FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR. DON'T USE MILK CRATE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST FINISH THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE REAR FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.
MAR 252013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2013
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
REAR FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE ALONG FRAME.. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND THE SINK DRAINS OF THE TWO -3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PLUMBERS PUTTY. REPAIR WITH SAFE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PACKAGED FOOD ON DISPLAY WITHOUT LABEL. MUST LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS AND COMPANY'S NAME AND ADDRESS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO KEEP FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR. DON'T USE MILK CRATES. PROVIDE SECURE LOCK FOR WALK IN FREEZER (ACCESSIBLE FROM OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.MUST FINISH THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE REAR FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT..
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GRATE LIGHT SHIELDS TO SOLID LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
AUG 172012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZERS, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, MOP SINK AND EXTERIOR OF PALETAS MAKING UNIT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
MAR 22011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAPS UNDER BOTH 3PART SINKS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WELLS, AND SEAL WOOD FLOOR INSIDE SMALL STORAGE ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.
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