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Chicago Health Dept

5815 S MARYLAND AVE · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

7 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Dec 2022.

Last inspected Dec 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 12

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE GRILL AREA UNDER FRYER AND GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE.

DEC 15

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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 21

2021

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT DUST AND OIL BUILD UP UNDER HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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 7

2019

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 5

2019

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Serious Pest Activity

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 29

2019

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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).

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

OCT 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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)

Critical Sanitation

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

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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