Chicago Health Dept
1301 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
14 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Dec 2022.
Last inspected Dec 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT (SINKS, DISHMACHINE, SHELVES) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME RUST ON CEILING VENTS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PAINT.
OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA; PROVIDE SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED FOR LIGHTS.
MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED FROM MARCH 18, 2021. #55 OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER DISPENSING FROM THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED. FOUND A 0 PPM READING FROM THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MACHINE MUST DISPENSE THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT 100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX OR EMAIL A REQUEST IF MACHINE IS REPAIRED BEFORE THE CORRECT BY DATE.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS(CHICKEN, COLE SLAW AND PASTA)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION(UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MUST STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
WHILE ON PREMISES TO COMPLETE 9/26/2019 INSPECTION REPORT OBSERVED BOTH WASHROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES AND STAFF WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGNS. WATER IN TOILET OF ONE WASH ROOM CLOGGED AND THE OTHER WASHROOMS' TOILET WHEN FLUSHED HAS SEWAGE BACKING OUT FROM FLOOR DRAIN. ALSO OBSERVED BACK-UP FROM DRAIN IN UTILITY CLOSET. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AT OTHER WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY BOTH MALE AND FEMALE CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS OF SPILLED GREASE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON BULBS OR CEILING PANEL TO COVER BULBS AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS(CHICKEN, COLE SLAW AND PASTA)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION(UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-8-012.
MUST STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIP KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AT OTHER WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY BOTH MALE AND FEMALE CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS OF SPILLED GREASE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON BULBS OR CEILING PANEL TO COVER BULBS AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
Observed items in coolers improperly labeled. Must label all TCS foods with common name and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Observed bulk food containers without proper labels of contents in rear. Must label all bulk/dry storage items with proper name. Must maintain same.
Observed uncovered light and broken light shield in rear prep/dish area. Must provide light shield for all lighting. Must replace. Must maintain same.
Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT HAND CONTACT.
DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
NO COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,PORK,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT TABLE WARE ON DINING TABLE.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN SCRAPE SINK AND 1- COMP PREP SINK.
MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.
MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
spector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
MUST INVERT TABLE WARE ON DINING TABLE.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN SCRAPE SINK AND 1- COMP PREP SINK.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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