MAY 28
2020
PASS · 0 violations
BEST TASTY SUB.
Chicago Health Dept
3723 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2020.
5 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected May 2020.
Last inspected May 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 26
2020
FAIL 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED SAUSAGES AND GROUND BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES, TZAKIKI SAUCE , CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP ON DOOR IN REAR LEADING OUTSIDE TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GAP/ RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT 2370730 DATED 5/18/20 VIOLATION 48 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
MAY 18
2020
FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED SAUSAGES AND GROUND BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES, TZAKIKI SAUCE , CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP NEAR DISH WASHING AREA OR TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS...HOTDOGS @53.6F, POLISH SAUSAGES @55.4F,TAZIKI SAUCE @66.7, CHEESE @61.9F, COOKED SAUSAGES @ 62.0F,CHICKEN WINGS @54.5,SLICED TOMATOES @62.4F AND CHICKEN BREAST @ 51.3F,ALL STORED INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLDING TOP UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS @41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER / COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA OF FACILITY NOT MEETING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES WITH TIME/TEMPERATURES CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE. UNIT TEMPERATURE NOTED @ 52.0F . INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REPAIR UNIT TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41 AND BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP ON DOOR IN REAR LEADING OUTSIDE TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GAP/ RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND GRILL AREA IN PREP .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AS WELL AS HEAVILY WATER STAINS ON MULTIPLE TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES. MUST MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-30-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED COOK MULTI- TASKING WITH SAME GLOVES AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS SUCH AS: PREPARE FOODS RAW TO COOK, DRINK WATER AND PUTTING THE GLOVE BACK ON TO COOK OTHER TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED COOK TO PROPERLY WASH HAND AND CHANGE GLOVE AS NEED PER TASK. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL PREP FOODS WITH NAME AND DATES(FIFO).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER GLOVE USE. MUST CHANGE AND WASH HAND WHEN CHANGING TASK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED WALL IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED THE HOOD DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND DUST.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY IDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
NOV 9
2017
PASS · 0 violations
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