SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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EAT. 95/100

1619 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 9, 2013 · passed

Passed all 5 inspections (1 with conditions).

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
18
none critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9
2013
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 31
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

Detail clean sides of hot cooking equipments and interior compartments of deep fryers remove grease build-up.

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

Replace burnt-out light bulbs in the kitchen food prep areas.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room door must be self closing.

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

Repair water leak at drain pipe of the 3 comp sink,remove dusts build-up on ventilation covers in the customers dining room.

MAY 15
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AND REAR KITCHEN AREA

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

MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA

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

FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA

MAY 10
2011
PASSED
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 PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR 2ND REQUEST,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELF INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINE AT BAR GUN SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

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.Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.

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.CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and seal openings beneath 3 comp sink aras were wall/floor meet.

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.SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING OVER KITCHEN AREAS,UPPER WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK PEELING PAINT MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORFacility 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 BULB INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER IS NOT SHIELDED AND INSTALL MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREAS.

MINORSanitation
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.REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK,CLEAN DUSTY VENTILATION COVERS IN DINING AREAS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES,PERSONAL BELONGINGS BENEATH FOOD PREP TABLE AT KITCHEN MUST STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

MAY 12
2010
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LID (COVER) FOR ICE BIN AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR RUSTING COVER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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 REPAIR PEELED FLOOR PAINTS AT KITCHEN,AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT SAME LOCATION WITH STANDING WATER.

MINOROther
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. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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