SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BLUE SKY BAKERY & CAFE.

BEAT. 41/100

3720 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 4, 2022 · passed

Failed 5 of 21 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 4
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT DESK WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN KITHCENWARE AND TABLEWARE(FORKS, BUTTER KNIVES,WHISKS) NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS.

JUL 28
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT DESK WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TCS FOODS (SOUR CREAM, MILK,EGGS) TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN KITHCENWARE AND TABLEWARE(FORKS, BUTTER KNIVES,WHISKS) NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS.

JUL 20
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS NAME.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH BAKE CRUMBS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT.

NOV 24
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS.

JAN 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITHCEN WITH DUST ACCUMULTTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

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JAN 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL STORED CLEAN POTS, PANS, MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR BULK FLOUR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING ACCESSIBLE TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE WASHROOM EXPOSING PLUMBING PIPING.---- OPEN SEAM/CRACK IN THE WALL ABOVE THE KITCHEN OVEN. MUST SEAL ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR OFFICE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR PROOF OF NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 13
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CONVENTION OVEN HAS TWO BROKEN/MISSING LEGS HOLDER FOR THE UNIT,PRESENTLY UNIT HELD WITH TWO CANS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LEGS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

APR 6
2018
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-21-17,REPORT#2064634 #32-FOUND CRACKED LIDS FOR BULK FOOD. MUST REPLACE #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. TODAY 4-6-18 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY LID ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. CONVECTION OVEN HAS TWO BROKEN/MISSING LEGS HOLDER FOR THE UNIT,PRESENTLY UNIT HELD WITH TWO CANS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LEGS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 21
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND CRACKED LIDS FOR BULK FOOD. MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 6
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA ABOVE TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 11
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK AND FURNANCE ROOM ALONG WALLBASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 20
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

1-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN, DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT FLOOR DRAIN, MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER (ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR).

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

THE ICE IS SCOOPED WITH A PLASTIC CUP STORED IN THE ICE TUB(INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER). USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO REDUCE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

JUN 12
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FREEZER FLOOR HAS FOOD AND ICE BUILDUP, REMOVE THE ICE AND CLEAN THE FLOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FURNACE HAS A LEAKY PIPE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A POTABLE WATER LEAK FROM THE FAUCET, REPAIR THE PLUMBING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

THE ICE IS SCOOPED WITH A PLASTIC CUP STORED IN THE ICE TUB. USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO REDUCE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

AUG 21
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,AND CORNERS OF THE PREP AREA.DUST BUILD-UP UNDER THE DISPLAY COLD CASE,AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BROKEN/PEELING PAINT AROUND THE WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM ,MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED

NOV 6
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST RECAULK HAND SINK AT RESTROOM. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FREEZER VENT SCREEN ON THE WALL ABOVE THE FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER 3COMP SINK AT KITCHEN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DECLUTTER HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR RESTROOM AND HALLWAY IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOM. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 ICNHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 18
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 17
2011
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 62F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED AT 60F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER AT TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72056-13

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DIFFERENT KIND OF QUICHE AT TEMP OF 51.7F TO 52.0F;CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 68F,FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 60F; BUTTERMILK AT TEMP OF 52F ;MILK AT TEMP OF 46.5F 48F TO 50F.ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 10 VALUE $ CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72056-13

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-10-2011,report #579642 #18 NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,OR NOR SERVICE INVOICE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN IT.NEED TO CALL A CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO72055-12

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND STORED.A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED SERVED AND STORED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 HOOOO72055

MINORSanitation
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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,FOOD DEBRIS.

MAR 10
2011
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND ALL THREE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT HAVING HOT WATER,(WATER TEMPERATURE OF ALL THREE SINK 44.4F TO 45.6F).PREMISES OPENS FOR BUSINESS AT 7 AM, EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM,ALL HOT WATER VALVE UNDER THE SINKS WERE TURNED OFF.PRESENT TEMPERATURE OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS 98.9F TO 106F.INFORMATION GIVEN ON PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO72087-17

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,OR NOR SERVICE INVOICE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN IT.NEED TO CALL A CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-30-020 HOOOO72087-17

MINORSanitation
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. PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS FOR ALL OPENED FOOD STORED IN BAGS.OBSERVED A CONVENTIONAL OVEN STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE,IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED IF UNIT IS ABOVE 7.5 KILOWATTS MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION WITH HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT,IF UNIT IS BELOW 7.5 KWATTS NO VENTILATION IS NEEDED,MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF KWATTS.PROV

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR, INCLUDED CUTTING BOARDS, FROM PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE RINSE COMPARTMENT SINK

MAY 27
2010
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 24
2010
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

COOLER UNIT THAT WILL BE DELIVERED, MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN IT.NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH MACHINE NOT SET UP, UNABLE TO CHECK IT.HIGH TEMP MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 180F .NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

COFFEE STATION IN DINING AREA NOT SEPARATE FROM PUBLIC, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER.NO CITATION ISSUED,NOT OPERATING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE CLEAN DISHES SHELF AND EXPOSED AND SINK, OR RELOCATE THE SHELF.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LOW TEMP OF DISH MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AT VENT COVER IN WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE CUTTING BOARDS FROM FLOOR,STORE THEM ON SHELF OR 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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