SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BELLY SHACK.

EAT. 85/100

1912 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 15, 2013 · passed

Passed all 6 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 15
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE SHELVINGS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND ATTACHED PIPING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

MAY 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/RED SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE SHELVINGS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND ATTACHED PIPING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND REPLACE BROKEN FILTERS ON THE HOOD.ALSO;REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 10
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING IN ONE DIRECTIONS OR FACING UP

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST RESEAL SURFACES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREA, DETAIL CLEAN WALL AREA AND REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT BY FRONT COUNTER AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTING AT BASE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PROPERLY

JUN 29
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY POSTED.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST RECAULK SURFACES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREA,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ALL ALONG SAID AREA.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT 3 COMP SINK,DETAIL CLEAN ALL DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION THROGHOUT THE PREMISES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.

JUN 24
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SOFT SERVE TOP LOADER ELECTRO FREEZE DESSERT MACHINE IN USE AT THIS TIME.Hot and cold water under city pressure shall be provided at the freezer unit for the purpose of washing and sanitizing of all non-removable food contact surfaces of the freezer unit and sanitizing of re-assembled freezer parts.FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY POSTED.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST RECAULK SURFACES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREA,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ALL ALONG SAID AREA.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT 3 COMP SINK,DETAIL CLEAN ALL DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION THROGHOUT THE PREMISES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.

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AUG 24
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA ON COFFEE PREP SIDE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWL IN BOYS RESTROOM,CLEAN PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF WASH MACHINE BY 3COMP.SINK,ALL WITH STAINS.CLEAN ALSO OUTER DOOR WALLS AT BOILER ROOM IN KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM WITH DEBRIS, AND ELEVATE PRODUCT BOXES 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELF IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH LIQUID SPILLS NEEDS CLEANING.

MINOROther
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETHER INSDE ALL COOLERS.

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