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Chicago Health Dept

3710 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Oct 2014).

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2014.

Last inspected Oct 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 28

2014

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1402132 DATED 3/20/14 #32 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS IN REAR KITCHEN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARDS ON EACH SIDE TO PROTECT S COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE. #33 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38 OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE. #38 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISREPAIR IN UTILITY CLOSET CONTAINING MOP SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE. REPAIR TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD CRATES BEING USED AS TABLE IN KITCHEN. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD COVER OVER BULBS ON CEILING IN KITCHEN. REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD COVER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETER.

MAR 20

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER CHEST IN DISREPAIR. RUST ON BOTTOM AND FREEZER TOP WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR OF REPLACE REACH IN FREEZER CHEST TOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN REAR KITCHEN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK TO PROTECT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS BUILDUP OF GREASE. REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO FAUCET AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN SINK IN A FULLY FUNCTIONAL CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PLASTIC HOSE USED AS FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC HOSE AND REPLACE WITH FAUCET AND MAINTAIN SINK IN WORKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISREPAIR IN UTILITY CLOSET CONTAINING MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 200 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REDO SANITIZER BUCKETS AT A CHLORINE LEVEL OF 50-100 PPM.

JAN 17

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR STEAM TABLE AND DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE

OCT 1

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN DINING ROOM BECAUSE OF DUST BUILDUP. FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CANNOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS INTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET THAT CAN EXTEND TO ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.

JAN 23

2012

PASS · 0 violations

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JAN 13

2012

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest 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 THE BACK DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE BACK DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO IT WILL BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

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. SOME FOOD STORAGE RACKS ARE RUSTY IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TOPS OF BOTH REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THEY ARE IN VERY POOR. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND AN OLD BROKEN DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. NOTE:- YOU MAY REPAIR IT TO WORKING ORDER IF YOU STILL WANT THE UNIT.

JUN 28

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

UNUSED DISHMACHINE ON SITE. REPAIR OR REMOVE SAME. INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. DEFROST SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

UNFINISHED RAW WOOD WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FRAME. INSTD TO SEAL PROPERLY. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.

AUG 20

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.MUST LABEL DESSERT WITH PROPER INFO(NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

Minor Sanitation

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 FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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 SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MOPSINK CLOSET,WALL & WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR WALL IN DINING AREA AT ENTRY DOOR PARKING LOT SIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT NEEDED IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

Minor Other

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.CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Employee 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.

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