SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURGER KING #1512.

BEAT. 34/100

2344 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 27, 2015 · passed

Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
4 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

HAS LETTER FROM IDPH THAT STATES INTERNAL TRAINING PROGRAM HOWEVER THERE ARE NO LOGS TO VERIFY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE LOGS TO VERIFY TRAINING

FEB 20
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

HAS LETTER FROM IDPH THAT STATES INTERNAL TRAINING PROGRAM HOWEVER THERE ARE NO LOGS TO VERIFY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE LOGS TO VERIFY TRAINING.

OCT 23
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (HAMBURGER 176.7F, EGGS 167.9F, SAUSAGE 148.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS CABINETS AND DRIP TRAY ON SOFT SERVE MACHINE.

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, GREASE RECYCLING UNIT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS(FOOD DEBRIS, ORGANIC MATTER). REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FLOOR DRAIN SALAD PREP COOLER.

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND NEAR VENTILATION HOOD. SEAL LOOSE TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS, NEAR FRYERS, ETC.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE RIGHT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.

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

REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE CONTAINERS OF SLICED PICKLES OFF FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN PREP AREA.

JAN 10
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED SIX CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. EXPOSED SINK BLOCKED BY GARBAGE CAN TOPPED WITH CONTAINER OF CUT LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE AND AROUND EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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

DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP COUNTER NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.

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

GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND UTILTIY AREAS.

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

VENTILATION COVER ABOVE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULB OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULB.

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

DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.

NOV 12
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Deep fryer cabinets, storage shelves under prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

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

Ventilation cover above ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter-proof bulb.

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

Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

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DEC 31
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBERGERS,CHICKEN AND ICE CREAM ARE COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION#7-38-012.

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

THE FREEZER FLOOR IS BUCKLING AND HEAVILY DAMAGED, REPAIR SAID FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN

DEC 26
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MENS BATHROOM IS NOT BEING MAINTAINED, MENS URINAL NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WHEN ITS FLUSHED.SLOWLY DRAINING UP TO THE RIM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 INSTRUCTED TO USE THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM UNTIL THE MEN'S BATHROOM IS REPAIR. NEEDS TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH BY FAX AT 312-746-4240 WHEN REPAIR.

CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS WERE ORIGINALLY DOCUMENTED IN INSPECTION # 679564, DATED APRIL 5, 2012. UPON A REINSPECTION NOTED NONE THE VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED FROM THE INSPECTION DONE 12/17/2012 # 1279331. (32) THE WALK IN COOLER HAS UNSANITARY RUSTY WIRE SHELVING, REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SHELVING SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN. (38) THE ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN IS NOT UNDER VENTILATION AND IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS. THE OVEN IS HEREBY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT MEETS THE VENTILATION CODE REQUIREMENTS. THE MENS ROOM HAS NON EXHAUST FAN, INSTALL A FAN THAT EXHAUSTS OUT OF THE BUILDING PER CODE. E-MAIL (CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG) OR FAX(312-746-4240) A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY TO HAVE THE EQUIPMENT REINSPECTED.SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

THE FREEZER FLOOR IS BUCKLING AND HEAVILY DAMAGED, REPAIR SAID FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.THE MENS URINAL IS IN POOR REPAIR AND THE MEN'S ROOM BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DOOR IS COMMING APART, REPAIR OR REPLACE SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN

DEC 17
2012
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID PROOF OF ANY CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS FOUND AT THIS TIME, OBTAIN AND POST PROOF OF ENOUGH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS TO COVER YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS WERE ORIGINALLY DOCUMENTED IN INSPECTION # 679564, DATED APRIL 5, 2012. (32) THE WALK IN COOLER HAS UNSANITARY RUSTY WIRE SHELVING, REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SHELVING SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN. (38) THE ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN IS NOT UNDER VENTILATION AND IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS. THE OVEN IS HEREBY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT MEETS THE VENTILATION CODE REQUIREMENTS. THE MENS ROOM HAS NON EXHAUST FAN, INSTALL A FAN THAT EXHAUSTS OUT OF THE BUILDING PER CODE. E-MAIL (CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG) OR FAX(312-746-4240) A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY TO HAVE THE EQUIPMENT REINSPECTED.

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

THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND DOOR IS FULL OF BUILDUP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

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

THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER IN THE DRIVE THRU HAVE SOME CORROSION/BUILDUP, CLEAN SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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

THE FREEZER FLOOR IS BUCKLING AND HEAVILY DAMAGED, REPAIR SAID FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN. THE MEN'S ROOM BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DOOR IS COMMING APART, REPAIR OR REPLACE SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.

APR 23
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
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.MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.SOME AREAS OF FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING WERE NOTED,TILE COVING AT WALL BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LOOSE.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING CUSTOMERS DINING AREAS,TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST REPAIR WALL BY MOP SINK, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT

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.ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ALSO VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food including managers.

APR 18
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

TAYLOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED AT THIS TIME.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS,SAUSAGE,EGG SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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.MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.SOME AREAS OF FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING WERE NOTED,TILE COVING AT WALL BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LOOSE.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPAIR WALL BY MOP SINK, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT

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.ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ALSO VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food including managers.

APR 5
2012
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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. Found (2) trays of sliced tomatoes held at room temperature stored on shelf beneath the food prep table approx 2 lbs at 58.7f,. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40F or below cold and hot at 140 F or higher.no time and temperature logs for verication provided. Critical violation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $5.00 Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING SALADS,TOUCHING DIRTY BOXES AS DUMPING TRASH INSIDE THE DUMPSTER ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND TAYLOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE IN USE AT THIS TIME, TOP LOADERS REQUIRE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO MACHINE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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. FOUND FRONT/REAR DOUBLE DOORS AT BOTTOM CENTER OF SAID DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX.1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.ALSO FOUND 4-6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AROUND THE REAR HOT WATER TANK AREA,IN CUSTOMERS DINING ROOM AREAS.RECCOMEND A PEST CONTROL SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED TRASH OVERFLOWING.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS ON DUMPSTERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
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.MUST REPAIR WALL BY MOP SINK, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT

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.ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ALSO VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food including managers.

NOV 1
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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 FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED Hot BACON Cold-Hold Unit 145.90 °F Hot Hamburger Hot-Hold Unit 146.70 °F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

JUN 10
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPAIR WALL BY MOP SINK, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT

MAR 4
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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.SOME AREAS OF FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING WERE NOTED,TILE COVING AT WALL BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LOOSE.

MINORFood Temperature
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.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR THAWING COOLER.

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