JUL 20
2022
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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A'S RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE.
EAT. 88/100
6358 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 20, 2022 · passed
Passed all 15 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 32021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.(COS).
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA(SPOONS,FORKS,KNIVES)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE-USE(HANDLES-UP).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK FAUCET IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
MAY 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENTS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
FEB 162018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS IN SHELVING UNDER GRILL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS MAYBE USED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DEEP FAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN DEEP FAT FRYER CABINETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LINE EQUIPMENT AT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT LOCATIONS STATED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINK AT FOOD PREP AREA.
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JUL 272017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 27
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND ON THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
SEP 302016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED FRONT SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,
JAN 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED FRONT SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK COLD WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
MAR 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED (2) GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT OR REPLACE.----MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN PREP AREA (NOTED SOME KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WALL).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.-----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND (1) EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION COURSE.
NOV 242014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor under dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls, door by rear kitchen area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
JUN 92014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around washbowl in men's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in rear storage room area, shall be provided.
APR 12013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear storage room under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear dining areas, bathrooms shall be repaired/replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in rear kitchen prep area, bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FEB 62012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COUNTER UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. RUBBER GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CAN OPENER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. FLOOR UNDER GRILL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 292011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exterior between equipment, sinks and prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tile damaged in dining area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace or repair faucet to prevent leak.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not working in coolers. Instructed to replace non-working thermometers to have conspicuous inside cooler.
FEB 82010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2010
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AROUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR,NEEDS RECAULKING
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. RACKS INSIDE 1 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED
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. FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. 12 INCHES HOLE NEAR BOILER MUST BE SEALED;PEELING PAINT IN BOILER AREA MUST BE REPAINTED WITH NON TOXIC PAINT;STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST BE REPLACED
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1 FAUCET IN HANDSINK FRONT PREP AREA IN BAD REPAIR,MUST BE REPAIRED
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. 1 STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT; ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZED CONTAINER
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