DEC 12
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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5815 S MARYLAND AVE · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 12, 2022 · passed
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
32
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND A LEAK FROM THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. A WORK ORDER HAS BEEN SUBMITTED FOR REPAIRS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE GRILL AREA UNDER FRYER AND GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE.
DEC 152021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER IN GRILL AREA, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP/COOKING AREAS. CLEAN SHELVES UNDER BEVERAGE STATION BETWEEN SALAD STATION AND HOT FOOD STATION (COS).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.
JUN 212021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 21
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT LOCATED AT THE END OF THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEAR THE DISH WASHER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED THRU OUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER ROLLING SHLEVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST AND OIL BUILD UP UNDER HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
NOV 72019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED THRU OUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASHING AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS AND SOME DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
NOV 52019FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2019
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED THRU OUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASHING AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS AND SOME DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2320733 DATED 10/29/19; 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK AREA AND ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND ON BOXES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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OCT 292019FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 29
2019
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK AREA AND ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND ON BOXES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-204.115 OBSERVED THE GAUGES ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ALL GAUGES ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ARE OPERABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASHING AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS AND SOME DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED THRU OUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OCT 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON SURFACES UNDER GRILL IN GRILLING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AND INOPERABLE BULB INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELD IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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