APR 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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4725 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 17, 2015 · passed with conditions
9 of 11 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING READY TO EAT BREAD WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED CDPH RULE OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE THEN WASHED HANDS AND WORE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW EGGS, ONE BEING CRACKED, STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED, READY TO EAT ONIONS, CHEESE AND TOMATOES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. EMPLOYEE REMOVED EGGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED 6" FROM THE FLOOR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAR 102015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT RESIDUE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED 6" FROM THE FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED BETWEEN EACH USE IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JUL 212014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AND SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
MAY 202014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FACILITIES/COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR REINSPECTION AT 312-746-8040 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER ADJUST THERMOSTAT TO COLDEST, AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 41.2F) CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F (LOCATED IN COOKING LINE). NOTED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F/48.4F, GROUND BEEF AT 48.7F, BEEF AT 46.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 49.2F AND COOKED PASTA AT 46.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $60.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA (BY DISH MACHINE).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ESPECIALLY AROUND DOORS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE, GRILL, OVEN, MICROWAVE OVENS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, PREP AND COUNTER SHELVES THROUGHOUT WITH DUST AND DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE REAR OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM (LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA) WITH CLUTTER. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 272013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 27
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TOP OF KNIVES HOLDER CASING HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME (FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA). MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE EXTERIOR CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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FEB 62013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER EXPOSE HAND SINK IN 2ND PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.
AUG 12012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 1
2012
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in coolers, must date and label food items in walk in coolers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/seaaled, or replaced, kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed, or replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean, need cleaning, floors in 2nd floor storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in rear kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, wall that had exposed insulation,raw wood by walk in cooler, shall be repair/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
NOV 232011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 23
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. AIR FANS IN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST CHANGED TRANSPARENT PLASTIC MATERIAL TO A PERMANENT SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES
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 CLEAN COUNTER BEHIND SODA DISPENSER,MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT
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. STANDING WATER IN KITCHEN,MUST KEEP DRY ,CORNERS OF KITCHEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WORN OUT WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OR SIDE DOOR MUST BE REPLACED
MAR 292011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED
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. MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS; MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND SHELVES FOR CLEAN KITCHEN UTENSILS; EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP,UNDER STAIRWAYS,UNDER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR DRAIN UNCLEAN MUST FLUSH REGULARLY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING VENTS IN 2 WASHROOMS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER-FRONT SIDE
NOV 292010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior ice machine panel, can opener, storage cabinets and storage shelves under prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light and ventilation covers though-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not working inside reach-in cooler. Instructed to replace all non-working thermometers.
FEB 102010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside cooler in containers not labeled. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Exterior of cooking equipment, storage shelves, sinks and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provide inside cooler in prep area. Instructed to provide thermometer inside cooler visible.
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