SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ARDEN RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 23/100

6207 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 21, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED NO GLOVES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GLOVES FOR READY TO EAT FOOD.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 14
2019
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM, ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN SOUTH STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN EMPLOYEE BELONGING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED NO GLOVES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GLOVES FOR READY TO EAT FOOD.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER, GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPEMENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER(81.9F) AT WASHBOWL, HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT HOT WATER TO MEET THE PEAK DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 5
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER, MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, OR CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT.

AUG 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46.9F, SHRIMP AT 51.8F, BEEF AT 50F, EGG ROLLS AT 45.7F, TOFU AT 47.1F, CHICKEN AT 42.8-46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED PLASTIC SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST STORE SPOONS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. ALSO OSBERVED EGG ROLLS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT.

NOV 29
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPM ENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. WATER SPLATTERS WHEN TURNED ON. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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JUL 17
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS, IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(HANDLE UP).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REAR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR EI. ZIP LOCK BAGGIES, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON TOP REAR FREEZER AND UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, NEED TO DRAIN ALL WATER AND CLEAN UNIT BEFORE REFILLING. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER. ALSO CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND FRONT STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEM NOT BEING USED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY IF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

SEP 19
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS AND HANGING PIPES UNDRENEATH THE HOOD, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, OUTER HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER, HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLER, TRACKS OF COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE THAT DOOR DOESN'T OPEN EASILY. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD, MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. ALL MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. THE COVING /BASEBOARDS SOME ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND SOME ARE MISSING IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND LARGE AMNOUNTS OF GREEASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM.

MINORSanitation
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 16
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO REPLACE MOP HEAD.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, WOK STATION, BULK CONTAINERS. DEFROST FRONT UPRIGHT FREEZER(EXCESSIVE ICE).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING, RESTROOMS MENS,AND LADIES. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN WALL BEHIND WOK STATION.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHILED FRONT HOOD OVER OVEN.

SEP 18
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 7
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND NINE DOZEN EGGS AT 65.7F IN WALK-IN COOLER, COOLER WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.PRODUCT WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER. APPROX. VALUE $10.00, WEIGHT 15 LBS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED OVEN AND 8 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND/ALONG WALL OF SAME,AND ADJACENT EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED, #31, #33, #34 AND #35 INSPECTION REPORT #577427, JULY/12/2011.INSPECTOR #389. ALSO SEE ATTACHED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. ALSO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT IN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH RESTROOM DOORS.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR SLEEVES.

JUL 22
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, OUTER HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER, HANDLES ON REAH IN COOLER, TRACKS OF COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE THAT DOOR DOESN'T OPEN EASILY. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD, MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. ALL MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CORNER BY HANDSINK.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND LARGE AMNOUNTS OF GREEASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 20
2011
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. HANDSINK IN WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS HOT WATER VERY SLOW. MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT CITY PRESSURE, NO SOAP AT SINK TO WASH HANDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, OUTER HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER, HANDLES ON REAH IN COOLER, TRACKS OF COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE THAT DOOR DOESN'T OPEN EASILY. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD, MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. ALL MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CORNER BY HANDSINK.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND LARGE AMNOUNTS OF GREEASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 12
2011
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 57.6 DEGREES AIR TEMP. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE: 18 EGGS 67.8 DEGREES, BEEF 59.3 DEGREES, PORK 58.6 DEGREES ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 20 LBS

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED AT THIS TIME. HAND SINK MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. HANDSINK IN WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS HOT WATER VERY SLOW. MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT CITY PRESSURE, NO SOAP AT SINK TO WASH HANDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, OUTER HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER, HANDLES ON REAH IN COOLER, TRACKS OF COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE THAT DOOR DOESN'T OPEN EASILY. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD, MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. ALL MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.

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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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CORNER BY HANDSINK.

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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND LARGE AMNOUNTS OF GREEASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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