Chicago
18
BEAT

Aretha'S Dream

616 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619 · Chatham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for documentation & training, employee hygiene

Inspections
5
2 passed
Last Inspected
2019-09-26
Pass Rate
40%
2 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2019, 2019)
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
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Sanitation minor 14×
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Other minor 11×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
2019-09-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST INCLUDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK , DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY ...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS NOT LABELED,( SHRIMP/SAUSAGE) INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT FOODS PREPARED ON SITE MUST BE IDENTIFIED LABELED WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Other

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

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSEREVED PIPING AT HOOD AND HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PIC HAS NO ALLERGENS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING

2019-09-05 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST INCLUDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK , DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY ...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS NOT LABELED,( SHRIMP/SAUSAGE) INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT FOODS PREPARED ON SITE MUST BE IDENTIFIED LABELED WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MANAGER DID NOT HAVE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 21 MICE DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM, ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKET IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSEREVED PIPING AT HOOD AND HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.13(C) FOOD ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN FURNACE ROOM, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PIC HAS NO ALLERGENS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING

2019-08-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION POSTED 7-38-012

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST INCLUDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK , DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY ...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS NOT LABELED,( SHRIMP/SAUSAGE) INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT FOODS PREPARED ON SITE MUST BE IDENTIFIED LABELED WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MANAGER DID NOT HAVE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 21 MICE DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM, ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKET IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSEREVED PIPING AT HOOD AND HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.13(C) FOOD ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN FURNACE ROOM, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PIC HAS NO ALLERGENS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2017-04-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL OF THE FURNACE ROOM INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN.

minor Facility Condition

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

NO SHIELDS OBSERVED ON THE LIGHTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS.

2016-10-18 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRIM FOAM AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK PLUMBING AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK FAUCET LEFT KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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