NOV 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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4947 N DAMEN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 6, 2019 · passed with conditions
3 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERICK ON THE FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDECOOKED ON THE MENU, PLACARDS,TABLE TENTS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ENTRANCE TO PROTECT THE FOOD FROM ANY CONTAMINATION AND PREVENT FRIENDS,FAMILY OR CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TWO CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LARGE POTS ,PANS AND BOWLS THAT DOES NOT FIT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE, WITH SMALLER ONES OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FAN GUARD OF THE TWO ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS, DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE SEALED FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH BURNED SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. AND RFNEW IT EVERY 3 YEARS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. AND RENEW IT EVERY 3 YEARS.
JUN 232017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 23
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed cooler gasket on refrigerator in dry storage, in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
JUN 162017FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2017
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potential hazardous foods cooled at room temperature. 8 Chicken pot pies, located on cooling rack at 59.5 degrees. Weight 6LB, at a value of $72.00 Also, observed egg mixture located on the front service prep area at room temperature, 72.2 degrees. Weight 4 ounces, with a value of $1.00 Manager voluntarily denatured and discard the above products. Instructed manager to keep potentially hazardous foods, cold at or below 40 degrees or hot foods above 140 degrees. Critical violation 7-38-005 (A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed a total of 20 mice droppings in the following areas: -Along the wall base board, near the ice machine. -In the rear prep area and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to clean, service and maintain. Serious violation # 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed cooler gasket on refrigerator in dry storage, in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed ceiling in prep and dry storage area with dust accumulation. Observed vent in dry storage area with dust accumulation as well. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
DEC 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 21
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER OUTSIDE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD PLANTERS, WOOD, ETC.) MUST DISPOSE OF CLUTTER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT USING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 222016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the two door reach in cooler with torn gaskets. Instructed facility to replace an maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed a small leak at the three compartment faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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