BELMONT SNACK SHOP.

Chicago Health Dept

3407 W BELMONT AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

20 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2020.

Last inspected Aug 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 11

2020

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FROM FLY OR PEST ENTRY. FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR BEING PROPPED OPEN FOR VENTILATION WITHOUT A SCREENED DOOR. REAR STORAGE HALLWAY WINDOW OPEN WITHOUT MESH SCREENING ON SIDES OF OPEN WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SCREENS ON OPEN WINDOWS AND A SCREENED FRONT DOOR IF NEEDED FOR VENTILATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.----CARD BOARD AND PLASTIC USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE STORAGE ROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE DOOR OR PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY PLASTIC TAX CHART TAPED TO THE LID OF THE FRONT PREP BOX COOLER. MUST REMOVE TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE COOLER LID.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BADLY DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. FLOORS WORN TO THE RAW WOOD, MISSING TILES AND LARGE HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WOODEN WALL AT THE FRONT PREP WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND CRACKED DAMAGED WALL WITH HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

COUNTER TOP SURROUNDING WASH BOWL IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, BADLY DAMAGED WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

WINDOW IN THE WASHROOM USED AS WASHROOMS VENTILATION FOUND PERMANENTLY SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR RE-OPEN SEALED WINDOW TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

JUL 30

2019

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND PROVIDE A ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PRENVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAP FLOOR BASE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP AT SAID LOCATION.

JAN 11

2019

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 4

2019

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT REAR PREP AREA BY HANDWASH BOWL, ALSO OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT PREP AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

OCT 31

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND WALL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT BOTH PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 1

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 5

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- OPENED 1000 ISLAND DRESSING AT 61.8 F, OPENED RANCH DRESSING AT 61.8 , OPENED FRENCH DRESSING AT 62.0 , OPENED ITALIAN DRESSING AT 62.0F AND CUT POTATOES AT 67.1 F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE HELD IN ROOM TEMPERATURE ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLER. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS GREASY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA AT NORTH WEST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

AUG 22

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE FLOOR IN VERY POOR CONDITION. OBSERVED MANY OPEN CREVICES.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE REAR MOP SINK.

AUG 9

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE FLOOR IN VERY POOR CONDITION. OBSERVED MANY OPEN CREVICES.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE REAR MOP SINK.

AUG 2

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA ON THE WINDOWS AND AT THE MOST REAR ROOM LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE WINDOW AT THIS DOOR. ALSO FOUND THE SMALL WINDOW BY THE RESTROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED AS WELL AS THE REAR SCREENDOOR(1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND THE SCREEN IS BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE SCREEN) AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO AUG., 9 ,2016. MUST REPAIR THE WINDOW AND BOTH DOORS STATED ABOVE SO AS TO BE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE FLOOR IN VERY POOR CONDITION. OBSERVED MANY OPEN CREVICES.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND THE SURFACE OF THE WALL AT DOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND SPLASHES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE THE COFFEE MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND THE CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE REAR TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND SPLASHES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE REAR MOP SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND 2 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 29

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE FLOOR IN VERY POOR CONDITION. OBSERVED MANY OPEN CREVICES.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND THE SURFACE OF THE WALL AT DOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND SPLASHES.

OCT 9

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON OTHER SIDE OF WALL ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, LOCATED ON OTHER SIDE OF WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP WALL CLEAN.

SEP 18

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, FRONT PREP AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES FRONT, REAR PREP AREAS AND IN FRONT BATHROOM, ALL IN POOR REPAIR,

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

MAY 12

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FRONT PREP AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES FRONT, REAR PREP AREAS AND IN FRONT BATHROOM, ALL IN POOR REPAIR,

JUL 19

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING WORN OUT, WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WOODEN SHELVE WITH ONIONS(WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND THE KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FILTER AND HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH(GREASE ACCUMULATED). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE SMALL DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.

OCT 11

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, FOOD HANDLER PREPARING SANDWICHES AND TOUCHING/SCRATCHING HIS FACE AND NOSE, HOWEVER NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED, HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT DATED/LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/SEAL WOOD SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING INSIDE FURNACE ROOM AND REPAIR FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND REPAIR WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM, SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

OCT 17

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON THREE DOORS PREP COOLER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, MICROWAVE OVEN AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 3PART SINK AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR EAST WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED.

SEP 27

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON THREE DOORS PREP COOLER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, MICROWAVE OVEN AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 3PART SINK AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Minor Pest Activity

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 REPAIR EAST WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

MAY 25

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 18

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS AND PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ALSO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST DETAIL CLEAN-SANITZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS, SHELVES, MEAT SLICER, MICROWAVE OVENS, COUNTERS, 2PART SINK, INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT, INCLUDING WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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 CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED, SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS; ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 REMOVE THREADS FROM MOP SINK FAUCET.

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