FEB 28
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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736 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 28, 2013 · passed
2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
9
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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 12011FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2011
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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).
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
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
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.
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.
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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