FEB 19
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BOSTON MARKET #300.
YOUR CALL. 63/100
1562 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 19, 2014 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CARVING STATION UNDER THE PREP TABLE, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, WHEELS AND LEGS OF THE ROTISSERIE OVENS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, BASEMENT FLOOR AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BEVERAGE SERVING STATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE BELOW THE RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FEB 62014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. 4 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY AT 158.5F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES WERE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CARVING STATION UNDER THE PREP TABLE, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, WHEELS AND LEGS OF THE ROTISSERIE OVENS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, BASEMENT FLOOR AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BEVERAGE SERVING STATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE BELOW THE RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 132013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
AUG 272013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE POP SYRUP AND DEBRIS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO TRY KEEPING FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WALL COVING IN SPOT ARE BE COMMING DISATTACHED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT INSCECT HIDING PLACES.
SEP 262012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE CORNERS & BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS OF THE 4-COMP SINK, MUST REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER SOAKED CEILING (EAST SECTION OF THE BASEMENT) WITH PEELING PAINT, & MILDEW ON BOTTOM WALL (SOUTH OF BASEMENT BESIDE WATER TANK CLOSET) OF THIS DRY STORAGE ROOM-MUST ADDRESS.
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SEP 192012FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2012
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
(7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME: (#37-BOTH BATHROOM VENTS ARE NOT WORKING, MUST FIX; #41-CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED), FROM 7/12/11 VISIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE CORNERS & BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS OF THE 4-COMP SINK MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER & AT THE FRONT HANDSINK AREA, MUST RE-SURFACE TO MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. STOCK OR EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER SOAKED CEILING (EAST SECTION) & BOTTOM WALL WITH EVIDENCE OF MILDEW (SOUTH-BESIDE THE WATER TANK CLOSET) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE, MUST BE ADDRESSED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER LEAKING ON BOTTOM PIPES (BOTH ENDS) OF THE 4-COMP SINK, MUST FIX.
JUL 122011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR.
MAY 262010PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 26
2010
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE PANEL ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE TALL WEEDS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG WEST SIDE OF BUILDING TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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