BOSTON MARKET #300.

Chicago Health Dept

1562 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2014.

Last inspected Feb 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 19

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 6

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 13

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

AUG 27

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 19

2012

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 12

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

CAULK AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2010

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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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