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Chicago Health Dept

1800-1806 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2012.

3 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2012.

Last inspected Oct 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 29
2012
PASS 9 violations
Minor Other
30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Minor Other
31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Minor Other
32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Minor Other
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Minor Other
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Minor Other
36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Minor Other
38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Minor Other
41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Minor Other
42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OCT 22
2012
FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

CITATION ISSUED ON REPORT #1198500 ON 10-19-12 LICENSE #1304687.

Serious Documentation & Training
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

CITATION ISSUED ON REPORT #1198500 ON 10-19-12 LICENSE #1304687.

Serious Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CITATION ISSUED ON REPORT #1198500 ON 10-19-12 LICENSE #1304687.

Minor Other
30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Minor Other
31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Minor Other
32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Minor Other
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Minor Other
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Minor Other
36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Minor Other
38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Minor Other
41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Minor Other
42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MAR 11
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food 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 COOKED POT ROAST AT TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F-48F AND 48.3F; ALSO 2 CONTAINERSOF COOKED PULLED BEEF IN SAUCE AT TEMPERATURE OF 70F-71F AND 81.8F(BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT SECOND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER).NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.7F. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS( 23, VALUE 37.95); POUNDS 54, VALUE 205.35). CRITICAL VIOLATION.NO VIOLATIONISSUED AT THIS REPORT, DUE TO CITATION WAS ISSUED UNDER LICENSE#1304687.VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 3-10-10.

Critical Food 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. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOY WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS (FOOD CONTAINERS, FOOD TONGUE,AND ETC.)AND NOT SANITIZING.INFORMATION GIVING HOW TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE 100 PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED , DUE TO CITATION WAS ISSUED UNDER LICENSE#1304687. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON 3-10-10.

Critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SECOND PREP AREA WITH DIRTY CONTAINERS IN IT. MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK DID NOT HAVE SOAP, AND THE SECOND FLOOR DID NOT HAVE PAPER TOWELS. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO MAIN KITCHEN DID NOT HAVE SOAP OR PAPERS TOWELS.CRITICAL VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO CITATION WAS ISSUED UNDER LICENSE #1304687, ON 3-10-10.VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION ON 3-10-10.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE:FOUND MADE EMPANADAS, CHIKEN AND POTATOES STORED INSIDE SMALL COOLER UNCOVERED, ON TOP THE FOOD WAS DIRTY AND CLEAN WASHCLOTH. IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD (SLICED RED PEPPERS, RED ONIONS AND OTHER VEGETABLE , ON TOP THE FOOD PRODUCTS WAS STORED CONTAINERWITH FOOD IN IT AND A RED UNPEELED ONION.FOUND ITALIAN BREAD STORED IN PREP AREA TOUCHING DIRTY WALL,ALSO BREAD WAS STORED IN OPENED BROWN BAG, IN MOT CLOSET. FOUND FOOD STORED UNCOVERED ON METAL SHELVES AT SECOND FLOOR NEXT TO OPENED DOOR(NO SCREEN PROVIDED).INFORMATION GIVEN HOW FOOD PRODUCTS SHOULD BE STORED.SERIOUS VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED UNDER LICENSE# 1304687.VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION ON 3-10-10.

Minor Sanitation
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. ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT REAR SECOND FLOOR DOOR AND SIDE DOOR NEXT TO WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW GARBAGE LID FOR THE THIRD GARBAGE CONTAINER OUTSIDE.

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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP.

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.LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE SMALL COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & 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.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO SECOND KITCHEN, IS LEAKING(1ST COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO WALL).

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