OCT 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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5538 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 4, 2017 · passed with conditions
4 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CLEAR TAP USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON LID OF FRONT DEEP FREEZER CHEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, IN FRONT PREP AREA, NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS, ON FLOORS, UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING HINGE DEVICE, ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD SYSTEM, ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN BACKYARD AREA OF OPERATION, TWO DOOR COCO COLA DISPLAY COOLER AND 2- DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE , TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 32016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NOV 132015FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2015
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-28-14. INSPECTION #1385351. VIOLATION 32. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. VIOLATION 41. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UPPER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
MAY 282014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM DEEP FRYER,,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,EXHAUST FAN,KNIFE CADDY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,STAINED ,DUSTY & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD .MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UPPER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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MAY 212014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2014
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS ,ALONG LEDGE OF WALL BASES,UNDER UNUSED DEEP FRYER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & IN BRICKS UNDER FURNANCE IN FURNANCE ROOM,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/21/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM DEEP FRYER,,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,EXHAUST FAN,KNIFE CADDY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,STAINED ,DUSTY & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD .MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UPPER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
JAN 272011PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2011
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INSIDE WASHROOM.
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 AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF HANDSINK STORAGE CABINET INSIDE WASHROOM.
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 THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH STAINS OR REPAINT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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