SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1721 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 17, 2014 · passed

3 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Apr 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 17
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND AT THE MIDDLE PREP STATION. ALSO NOTED SAME SINK IN POOR REPAIR.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE & 3 COMP SINK. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM WALLS.

OCT 4
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO LABELS ON PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLER

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

MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS,

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS FRONT PREP AREA,

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALSO IN CORNERS FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS,

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

MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL AND BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, A HOOK FOR SPRAY DEVICE, AND THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

SEP 23
2013
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED SHELL FISH (86 MUSSELS) WITHOUT TAGS ATTACHED BEING STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF ABOUT $100.00 AND 4 POUNDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (B)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A) UN APPROVE EQUIPMENT ON SITE (VACUUM PACKING MACHINE) NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MACHINE TAGGED, IF PLAN TO USE MUST CONTACT THE CDPH, FOR INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT BEFORE USE,

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., OBSERVED APPROX., 25 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN REAR KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS, AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME, 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, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO LABELS ON PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLER,

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

MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS,

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS FRONT PREP AREA,

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALSO IN CORNERS FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS,

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

MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL AND BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, A HOOK FOR SPRAY DEVICE, AND THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

APR 10
2012
PASSED
3 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 RESEAL/REPLACE RAW WOOD PREP COUNTER TABLE SURFACE, AND REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOORS FRONT PREP AREA

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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALSO IN CORNERS

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 CLEAN/REPAIR WALL AND BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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