ARETHA'S DREAM.

Chicago Health Dept

616 E 79TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

5 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Sep 2019.

Last inspected Sep 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
43
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 FOUNDATION.

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

SEP 5
2019
FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL
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 FOUNDATION.

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

AUG 22
2019
FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL
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 FOUNDATION.

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.

APR 6
2017
PASS 4 violations
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.

OCT 18
2016
PASS 3 violations
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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