SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BEREKE, INC...

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2114 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 16, 2017 · passed

6 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 16
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PEELING DEBRIS ON UPPER WALL NEAR THE SHELVING AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KTCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

AUG 16
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED PEELING DEBRIS ON UPPER WALL NEAR THE SHELVING AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KTCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 9
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE OF THE REAR CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY 5 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVING AREA AND 10 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON CORNERS OF FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM.ALSO,THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR WEATHER STRIP IS DAMAGED AND LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE THE PREMISES AND REPLACE DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP ON SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,SOUP ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1946965 DATED:07/21/2016. 32 Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags throughout facility. Instructed to maintain food in approved food grade materials only. Observed torn gaskets on the three door cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. 10/13/2016 33 Observed dirt accumulation in the gaskets of the two door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 10/13/2016 34 Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the kitchen under and around all equipment and sinks. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 10/13/2016 35 Observed a dirty black, mold-like substance under the caulking between the mop sink and the wall and the three compartment sink and the wall. Instructed facility to remove caulk, clean areas, re-caulk, and maintain. Observed grease and dust accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 10/13/2016 38 Observed a small leak at the exposed handsink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a sewage like smell near the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to correct and maintain. 10/13/2016 41 Observed utensils, plates, and cooking equipment outside in the rear of establishment unused at time of inspection. Facility stated they were trash. Instructed facility to discard and maintain. 10/21/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/16/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSRTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED PEELING DEBRIS ON UPPER WALL NEAR THE SHELVING AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KTCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 21
2016
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Observed utensils, plates, and cooking equipment outside in the rear of establishment unused at time of inspection. Instructed facility to protect utensils at all times and maintain indoors.

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

Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags throughout facility. Instructed to maintain food in approved food grade materials only. Observed torn gaskets on the three door cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed dirt accumulation in the gaskets of the two door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the kitchen under and around all equipment and sinks. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed a dirty black, mold-like substance under the caulking between the mop sink and the wall and the three compartment sink and the wall. Instructed facility to remove caulk, clean areas, re-caulk, and maintain. Observed grease and dust accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed a small leak at the exposed handsink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a sewage like smell near the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Observed utensils, plates, and cooking equipment outside in the rear of establishment unused at time of inspection. Facility stated they were trash. Instructed facility to discard and maintain.

JUL 13
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed food not protected in the three door cooler: raw beef and chicken stored above vegetables and other ready to eat foods. Instructed facility that all raw meats should be stored below ready to eat foods and foods should be stored in order of final cooking temperature with the highest at the bottom. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).

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

Observed 15 mouse droppings in the small cubby hole storage area in the dining room, 5 droppings in the kitchen by the display cooler, and 5 droppings in the kitchen furnace closet. Instructed facility to remove all pests, clean affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Observed utensils, plates, and cooking equipment outside in the rear of establishment unused at time of inspection. Instructed facility to protect utensils at all times and maintain indoors.

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

Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags throughout facility. Instructed to maintain food in approved food grade materials only. Observed torn gaskets on the three door cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed dirt accumulation in the gaskets of the two door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the kitchen under and around all equipment and sinks. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed a dirty black, mold-like substance under the caulking between the mop sink and the wall and the three compartment sink and the wall. Instructed facility to remove caulk, clean areas, re-caulk, and maintain. Observed grease and dust accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed a small leak at the exposed handsink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a sewage like smell near the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Observed utensils, plates, and cooking equipment outside in the rear of establishment unused at time of inspection. Facility stated they were trash. Instructed facility to discard and maintain.

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JUN 3
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND/OR STORAGE BAGS. FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

CEILING TILE AND CEILING VENTS NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS ATTACHED TO WALL AND CEILING,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, OFF OF FOOD PRODUCT,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

JUN 30
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND/OR STORAGE BAGS. FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

STANDING MIXER, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLE, INSIDE COOOLERS, UTILITTY SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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

CEILING TILE AND LIGHT COVERS NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

JUN 16
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILTIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 58.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON COOLER.

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARTION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND 15 LBS OF OROMO(CABAAGE, CARROT, POTATOES AND ONION IN DOUGH AT 57.2 F, 1/2 GALLON OF MILK AT 60.0 F AND DUMPLINGS 5 LBS AT 60.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARODUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). VALUE $55, 24 LBS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND/OR STORAGE BAGS. FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

STANDING MIXER, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLE, INSIDE COOOLERS, UTILITTY SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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

CEILING TILE AND LIGHT COVERS NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

MAR 20
2013
PASSED
0 violations

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