MAY 9
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BASEHIT BBQ.
BEAT. 32/100
6606 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 9, 2024 · passed
Failed 6 of 11 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND THE MAIN PREP LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MAY 22024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND THE MAIN PREP LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
JUN 82023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-202.14--OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 62023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2023
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE. OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD USED ON SITE TO STORE RIBS LOCATED IN 2-DOOR FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE HACCP PLAN ON SITE APPROVED BY CITY OF CHICAGO HEALTH DEPARTMENT. FOOD HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OBTAINED BY CITY OF CHICAGO HEALTH DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LARGE LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/2/2022, REPORT #2552447. #58--OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 22022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER AND ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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FEB 152022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2022
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER AND ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/3/2020 REPORT #2454186 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
FEB 82022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COLESALW, COOKED RICE, AND POTATO SALAD) LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE FRONT 1-DOOR COOLER HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FOUND A PACKAGE OF RAW PORK SUBMERGED IN WATER WITH NO RUNNING WATER, THAWING, IN THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. FOUND NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE WITH AN IDPH 051 NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER AND ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/3/2020 REPORT #2454186 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK). VIOLATION #47 (4-101.17) OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON WALLS NEAR POTATO CUTTING MACHINE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN RECORD.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 132020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON WALLS NEAR POTATO CUTTING MACHINE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOV 32020FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2020
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON WALLS NEAR POTATO CUTTING MACHINE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND LIQUID LEAKING FROM PIPES UNDER LEFT AND MIDDLE BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR TO MAKE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FUNCTION PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. MUST DISCARD ANY ITEMS NOT IN USE, AND MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OCT 302020FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. MUST POST CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ONLY HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK, ONLY HOT WATER. WHEN COLD WATER HANDLE TURNED, NO WATER COMES OUT OF FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR HAND SINK TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON WALLS NEAR POTATO CUTTING MACHINE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND LIQUID LEAKING FROM PIPES UNDER LEFT AND MIDDLE BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR TO MAKE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FUNCTION PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. MUST DISCARD ANY ITEMS NOT IN USE, AND MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION # 2268735, DATED 2/28/19. MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 282019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST FINISH THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD IN THE FRONT OF THE RESTAURANT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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