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Chicago Health Dept

5841 S MARYLAND AVE · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE OVEN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.

MAY 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, OBSERVED MULTI-USE SALAD BOWL AND SPOON STORED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, AND CABINETS UNDER SELF SERVICE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, OVENS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES, VENTILATION HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREAS(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE ALL SOILED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR IN BASEMENT.

APR 21

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AT THE ONE COMP PREP SINK AND AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; REATTACH SHIELD. OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE OVENS IN THE BASEMENT STAINED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE WITH STAINLESS STEEL FOR BETTER CLEANLINESS/MAINTENANCE. OBSERVED SOME VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE SECOND FLOOR WITH DUST; CLEAN VENTS AND TILE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

SEP 16

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SINKS IN ALL PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AS NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

JAN 26

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HANDLE ON DRESSING PREP COOLER,MISSING HANDLE ON PASTRY STORAGE CABINET AND MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT DESSET DISPLAY UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR REACH IN 2- DOOR COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS AT FOOD PREP AREAS,ICE DISPENSER AND DRIP TRAY AT SODA MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA,HOOD.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FIXTURE AND BURNT OUT LIGHT AT DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT NEAR SOUP STATION.

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APR 22

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR REAR PREP AREA UNDER SOUP WARMER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WATER, AND CLEAN UNDER THIS UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN REAR 2ND FLOOR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUN 28

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND OVENS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

APR 22

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT 2ND WASHBOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.

DEC 5

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF COOKED RICE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.2 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE OR 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SYRUP DISPENCER,UNDER COOLERS,ALONG WALLS,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE MISSING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE MOP SINK CLEANING PRODUCT DISPENCER.

MAR 22

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2 DOZEN EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 59.9-60.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE CABINETS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG SIDE ALL COOLERS,UNDER SINKS AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

JAN 12

2011

PASS 1 violation

Serious Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

FOUND HOT WATER AT PREMISES. NEW HOT WATER TANK INSTALLED. FURTHERMORE, HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 5

2011

FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND NO HOT WATER AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SANITIZE DISHES AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN.(AMPLE HOT WATER SUPPLY AT LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN)

Critical Plumbing & 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. FOUND NO HOT WATER AT 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO WASH HANDS AT BATHROOM SINKS TEMPORARILY/ABOUT 50FT AWAY UNTIL REPAIRED.(MUST BE SAME DAY REPAIR).(SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED)(ENGINEERS CURRENTLY WORKING ON HOT WATER TANK).SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 22

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER UNIT AT SODA MACHINE. CLEAN COUNTER IN REAR UNDER COFFEE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (SINKS, ICE MACHINE ETC). CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND SPILLS.

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