JUN 30
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BLACK DOG GELATO, LLC.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
1955 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 30, 2017 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, 3 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR, IN PREP AREA, WITH NO LABEL. INSTRCD MANAGER THAT BULK CONTAINERS NEED PROPER LABEL. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED TILE IN FRONT OF PREP SINK, WHERE EQUIPMENT HAS GOUGED AN APROXIMATELY, 2 BY 3 INCH HOLE IN TILE AND FLOORING UNDERNEATH. INSTRCD MANAGER TO REPAIR AND REPLACE. OBSERVED GAP WHERE CAULKING IS MISSING, BETWEEN MOP SINK AND FLOOR. INSTRCD MANAGER TO SEAL AREA. OBSERVED DARK DISCOLORED CAULKING ON THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRCD MANAGER TO RESEAL. OBSERVED LOOSE PLASTIC COVE STRIP ALONG THE EAST WALL OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WHERE THE WALL AND BASE BOARD MEET. INSTRCD MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELED PAINT ON CEILING IN EMPLOYEE TOILET, NEAR CENTER LIGHT FIXTURE. INSTRCD MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA, TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
AUG 242016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 24
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 172016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND HOUSEFLY ACTIVITY AND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND 10 HOUSEFLIES BY REAR OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 302015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
MAY 292014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 29
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL BEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY PREP TABLES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MISSING FLOOR TILES BY WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT/MAINTAIN.
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JUL 192013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 2 COMP SINK AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE STATION AT FRONT AREA
JUL 172013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT MAIN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,(OUTER DOOR) MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY ALSO OBSERVED SOME LIVE FLIES (3) AND APPROX: 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE PREMISES DURING THIS INSPECTION.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 2 COMP SINK AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE STATION AT FRONT AREA.
MAY 182012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CEMENT THRESHOLD INTO WALK-IN COOLER WITH DEEP CRACKS,CREVICES. WOODEN FLOOR ON LEFT SIDE OF ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER WITH SAME. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST SEAL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT REAR MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
MAY 172012FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2012
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
GELATO FREEZER STORED IN REAR PREP NOT ON/OPERATING. MANAGEMENT STATES FREEZER TO BE USED FOR UPCOMING EVENTS. ALL UNITS MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OR BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO AREA WHERE ICE IS MADE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MANAGEMENT REMOVED FLY PAPER STRIPPING FROM ABOVE PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CEMENT THRESHOLD INTO WALK-IN COOLER WITH DEEP CRACKS,CREVICES. WOODEN FLOOR ON LEFT SIDE OF ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER WITH SAME. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH OPEN CREVICE MUST SEAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST SEAL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT REAR MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
MANAGEMENT PROVIDED NO SMOKING SIGNS DURING INSPECTION.
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