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4569 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD . PRIORITY FOUNDATIONS VIOLATIONS 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUE.
: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONE WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN UP . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS OR DISCLOSURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE GREASE BOX. NEED TO CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MOP SINK NEEDS A BACKFLOW DEVICES.
02.13 Inspector Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OCT 12019FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD . PRIORITY FOUNDATIONS VIOLATIONS 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUE.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONE WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN UP . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLEER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN,PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATIONS ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS OR DISCLOSURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION
OBSERVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER STRENGTH FOR DISMACHINE READING OVER 200 PPM DISHMACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED RODENT DROPPING 25( ) ON TOP OF SHELVES,POTS AND SOME CORNERS,NOT ABLE TO SEE MORE DUE TO CLUTTER THUR OUT THE GARBAGE,AND SMALL FLIES 20 (=) IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA WHICH IS INSIDE THE GARAGE, HAS TWO FREEZER UNITS,AND OTHER RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT STORED IN SIDE OF GARBAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE GREASE BOX. NEED TO CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MOP SINK NEEDS A BACKFLOW DEVICES.
OBSERVED SEWERAGE FROM GREASE BOX AND COMING OUT TO THE DISH AREA FLOOR WITH BLACK DIRTY WATER,ALSO NOTICE IT FILLING INTO THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENT WITH DIRTY WATER GREASY FOOD DEBRI.CITATION ISSUE PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C)
OBSERVED THAT THE FLOORS IN THE DISH AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR.DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAY 212018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 112018FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKER.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MAKER,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES,PIPES BEHIND/SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR OF BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,EXTERIOR SIDES OF GREASE TRAP BOX.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE-BUILD UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 182017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND PIPES NEXT TO DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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MAR 22016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD (UNDER THE FILTERS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 192016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WATER AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO WASH HANDS. OPERATOR STATED THEY SHUT THE WATER VALVE OFF DUE TO A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HANDLES. OPERATOR RESTORED WATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT ALL SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1482871, DATED 7-24-15: VIOLATION 32-"NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP STATION/PREP COUNTER BY THE ICE MACHINE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD (UNDER THE FILTERS) AND IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN INCLUDING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD AS WELL AS ON THE VENT ABOVE THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING AND HAVE LEAKS AT THE FAUCET NECK AS WELL AS BOTH FAUCET KNOBS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 242015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP STATION/PREP COUNTER BY THE ICE MACHINE, SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND TABLE WERE CLEAN DISHES,POTS ETC ARE STORED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE. RICE POT WERE RICE IS COOKED IN POOR REPAIR,INSIDE LINER IS BROKEN/ CHIPPED,, NO HANDLE AND EXTERIOR AND EDGE OF THE POT EXTREMELY GREASE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
GREASE,GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS ON:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FILTERS AND HOOD,SHELVES,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,WOOD SHELVES AND WOOD LEDGES IN PREP AND DISH ROOM.ALL MENTIONED MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
NO BASEBOARD WALL/COVING PROVIDED AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EXCESS GRIMES AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR MATS IN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE,INSULATION EXPOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILES AT SAID AREA
OBSERVED GARAGE IS USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BED FRAMES,AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS OR REMOVE FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
JUL 162015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON PANELS OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP STATION/PREP COUNTER BY THE ICE MACHINE, SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND TABLE WERE CLEAN DISHES,POTS ETC ARE STORED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE. RICE POT WERE RICE IS COOKED IN POOR REPAIR,INSIDE LINER IS BROKEN/ CHIPPED,, NO HANDLE AND EXTERIOR AND EDGE OF THE POT EXTREMELY GREASE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
GREASE,GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS ON:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FILTERS AND HOOD,SHELVES,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,WOOD SHELVES AND WOOD LEDGES IN PREP AND DISH ROOM.ALL MENTIONED MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
NO BASEBOARD WALL/COVING PROVIDED AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EXCESS GRIMES AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR MATS IN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE,INSULATION EXPOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILES AT SAID AREA
OBSERVED GARAGE IS USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BED FRAMES,AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS OR REMOVE FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
JUL 12014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILLATION HOOD.
OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCETED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING (BY ICE MACHINE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
JUN 272014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILLATION HOOD.
OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCETED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGE FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING (BY ICE MACHINE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
JUN 102013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST AT STORAGE RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER (PREP AREA) OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER, FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, MICROWAVE SHELVES WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR INSIDE GARAGE/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 282012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
JAN 272012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.
Walk in cooler shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Rear storage shelving/racks need cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear storage areas, garage area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in dining area, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
JUL 262011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning.Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, dish machine area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, in rear hallway, rear storage areas, shall be repair, sealed. Walls that had exposed insulation, exposed raw wood in rear storage areas shall be repair/sealed.
Light shields in rear kitchen area, storage area, and dish machine area, that were damaged/broken shall be replaced. Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FEB 102010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PUT A LABEL ON ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND DATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NEED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALLS BY THE OUTSIDE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE ALL THE FOOD STAINED AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TOO.
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