APR 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BOX LUNCH CAFE.
BEAT. 31/100
906 S HOMAN AVE · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 2, 2024 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Apr 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO POSTED VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL PRESENCE OF CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED MISSING THEMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFCATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2591526 ON MARCH 22, 2024. INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OF LICENSE HOLDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-010 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 222024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO POSTED VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL PRESENCE OF CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED MISSING THEMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED STYROFOAM/PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFCATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
MAR 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO POSTED VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL PRESENCE OF CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 272020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SODA, GALLONS OF SNOW CONE SYRUP, AND CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FEB 102020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2020
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SODA, GALLONS OF SNOW CONE SYRUP, AND CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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APR 242019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 24
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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