CAMERON'S ICE CREAM & GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

1401 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

13 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Sep 2022.

Last inspected Sep 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 27

2022

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS, NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER THE INTERIOR STAINLESS PANEL IS RUSTY AT THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

LID IS REQUIRED AT GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE ON WALLS IN PREP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO, ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND THROUGHOUT

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,REPLACE. MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA, REPLACED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE SAID TAPE. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL .

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

OCT 29

2019

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

REPAIR BROKEN LIDS ON SAID FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL LIDDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF FRYER AND GRILL IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

OCT 21

2019

FAIL 17 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; HAMBURGERS, STEAK, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38.010

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION #60

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FRENCH FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD ON FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON TWO (6 LID) FREEZER UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN LIDS ON SAID FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS, REPAIR LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF FRYER AND GRILL IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND MOP CLOSET. ALSO, CLEAN GREASE FRM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 11/20/18. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. - #23- OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HRS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#440- HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED #40- HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. #57- FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. - #58-OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38.010

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HRS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGERS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 11

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOOR INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER WITH SPILLED FOOD .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED IMPROPERLY LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOT LINE HOOD,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A PROPERLY FITTING LIGHT SHIELD.

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DEC 2

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA FOR STAFF FOR HAND WASHING WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE,HOT DOGS)PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE,HOT DOGS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RODDED WOOD ABOVE MOPSINK,FAR LEFT LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILL IN REAR PREP AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,MOPSINK BASIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN REAR AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA,FILTERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN HALF DOOR AT SERVICE COUNTER,OPENINGS AROUND PIPE BEHIND SODA MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA,UNFINISHED UPPER DOOR FRAME AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN WINDOW SILL IN REAR PREP AREA,HOT WATER TANK CLOSET OFF OF FLOOR.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 22

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 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

NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF CURRENT PEST CONTROL CONTRACT AS A PART OF THE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, FRENCH FRIES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. OPERATOR PROVIDED IDPH AND SERVSAFE CERTIFICATES BUT DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED LADLES, OTHER MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE USE SAMPLING SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY WITH USE ENDS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MULTI-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS INVERTED WITH THE HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE PAINT PEELING OFF OF THE HINGED PORTION OF THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM AND ITALIAN ICE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL SPLATTERS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL AND ON THE WALLS ON EACH SIDE OF THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE MATERIAL FILLING THE GAP BETWEEN THE MOP SINK BASIN AND THE WALL TO BE UNSMOOTH AND COARSE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA BEHIND THE MOP SINK TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED FLAKING PAINT ABOVE THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLAKING PAINT AND MAINTAIN THE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE ITALIAN ICE CASE TO BE BROKEN AT THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOPS STORED MOP HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MOPS DURING STORAGE OR MAINTAIN AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

SEP 28

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVEDINCLUDING CHICKEN AND BEEF. MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL PREPARRED FOODS NEED TO BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. DO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE TUPPERWWARE FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH HEAVY RUST. ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM RACKS AND ALL RACKS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DOORS OF LARGE REACH IN FREEZER IN KITHCEN WITH DOORS IN DISREPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. ALL DUCT TAPE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND DOORS NEED TO BE REPAIRED PROPERLY OR REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION WITHIN FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PINK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN SEATING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

JUN 6

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED BOTH FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES ON 3 COMPARTMNET SINK IN THE REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA, NOT USING SANITIZER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT EVEN SET UP. BOTH ARE SCRUBING THE DISHES UNDER RUNNING WATER AND RINSING WITHOUT USING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER THE RIGHT WAY OF SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK AND USING SANITIZER FOR THE FINAL RINSE. PROVIDED MATERIALS ON PROPER WAY OF SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE SHELVINGS AND PREP TABLE SHELVE BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND GRILL,WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

NOV 4

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND FRONT SELLING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PAINT. DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING INTO WALL IN DINING AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

JAN 9

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

DEC 31

2012

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED BOXES STORED IN FRONT OF THE HANDSINK AND CO2 CONTAINERS STORED NEXT TO THE HANDSINK AND OBJECTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SINK THAT PREVENTED SOMEONE FROM BEING ABLE TO USE THE SINK. MANAGER REMOVED THE ITEMS BLOCKING THE HANDSINK SO IT WAS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. ALSO OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE HOT WATER VALVE WAS TURNED OFF BELOW THE HANDSINK. I HAD TO TURN ON THE HOT WATER VALVE IN ORDER TO WASH MY HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS IN WORKING ORDER AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT BEING MAINTAINED. THE LAST INSPECTION SERVICE REPORT WAS FROM ANDERSON PEST CONTROL ON 3/9/11. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND MAINTAIN IT IN THEIR LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS BEING WASHED AND REUSED TO STORE FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ANY USED FOOD STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE AND UNDER ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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