Chicago Health Dept
1443 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2022.
Last inspected Jun 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN COOLER CONTAINING MILK LOCATED AT FRONT OF FACILITY NEAR COUNTER, NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER CONTAINING CREAM NEAR COFFEE AREA, AND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL CAKE SLICES IN CLAMSHELL STYLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AVAILABLE FOR RETAIL SALE WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CAKE SLICES WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, INGREDIENTS, AND NUTRITION INFORMATION.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND SUGAR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTET AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING IN CORNER NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS ON HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES BY FOOD PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTET AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INCREASE THE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESS BLACK DUCT TAPE ON BROKEN LID LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE DOOR,NEED TO REPLACE SAID LINER NO DUCT TAPE IS ALLOWED. ADDITIONAL DISCHARGE HOSE IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT ON FURNACE UNIT,WATER DISCHARGING ON FLOOR.WATER MUST DISCHARGE ON FLOOR DRAIN. HOLES AND RUST ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO RELACE. CEMENT BLOCKS UNDER THE CHEST FREEZERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE IS POROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES TROUGH OUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO VENT COVERS PROVIDED ON FLOOR VENTS,NEED TO PROVIDE.
WEST WALL TILES BROKEN BY THE CONVEYOR BELT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE SURFACE IS DIRTY,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRED SAID FAUCET.NO DUCT TAPE IS ALLOWED
RUBBER GASKERS IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIRING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS AND PROOFERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED AT ALL LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT FAUCET IN WASHROOM. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN REACH-IN COOLER.
REPAIR AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(WATER DAMAGE).
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Floor along wallbase and behind equioment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation cover in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Ventilation not provided inside toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan. Hot water pressure low at three compartment sink. Instructed to increase water pressure.
Thermometer not provided inside rear cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN LARGE FAN GUARD IN KITCHEN AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI, AND REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT AND BROKEN PLASTER IN REAR KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVICE AREA ON WALL SURFACES
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.GASKETS AT 2 DOOR EGG COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS,AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.
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