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Chicago Health Dept

736 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

3 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2013.

Last inspected Feb 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
9
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 28
2013
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO PREP DISPLAY COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 8
2011
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 1
2011
FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 54.3F;PROSCIUTTO AT TEMP OF 45.7F; TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47.1F, FOOD WAS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER, WHICH WAS AT TEMP OF 41F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 18, VALUE $144. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) H000071124-17

Critical Sanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,ALSO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO71124-17.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZE(FAX #312-746-4240).

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS;ALSO LIDS ARE BROKEN AND BENDED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO71125-18

Critical Plumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP,AT COMPARTMENT SINK,AND SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO71125-18

Minor Sanitation
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. REPLACE OR REPAIR RUBBER GASKET IN REACH-IN COOLER,NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Food Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

Minor Employee Hygiene
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. NEED TO REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AND SERVING AREA.PROVIDE A SEPARATE ROOM FOR IT.

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