CAPT'N NEMOS.

Chicago Health Dept

3650 N ASHLAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Aug 2019).

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 6

2019

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AND VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES IN THE MEN'S AND WOMAN'S WASHROOMS. HOT WATER IN MEN'S ROOM AT 95.2F, WOMAN'S AT 94.3F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME PRE-PACKAGED SOUPS IN FRONT DISPLAY FREEZER FOR SALE WITHOUT A LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL SOUPS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SOUTH FRONT EXIT DOOR TO ASHLAND AVE. OBSERVED WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP/TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAY ARM OBSERVED HANGING BELOW THE WASH BASIN LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SPRAY ARM TO NOT FALL BELOW WASH BASIN.-----ICE MACHINE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.---- MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE MOP CLOSET ROOM AND FOUND WITH OPEN HOLES ALONG COVING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.-----OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO FACILITY. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND SLICER. ALSO DIRTY WALLS AT WINDOW SIL AND ELECTRICAL BOX WHERE BREADS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM #2303909 ON 7-30-19 NOT CORRECTED. #10- NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE READY TO EAT DELI MEATS ARE SLICED AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A SEPARATE HAND WASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.#60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2229811 ON 10-17-18 NOT CORRECTED. #47- RUSTY METAL WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT ON INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL AND REMOVE RUST.#51- THE EXTRA WASHROOMS LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR:NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, TOILET NOT FLUSHING,AREA IS USED MORE FOR EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FIXTURE ACCORDING TO LAW OR CAP ALL PLUMBING AND REMOVE ALL FIXTURES. OPERABLE TWO WASHROOMS ON SITE AT FRONT AREA.#55- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.#55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORING CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.ALSO MUST REMOVE/RELOCATE SNOW BLOWER STORED AT REAR FOOD DRY STORAGE(ICE MACHINE,WALK-IN FREEZER,ETC.#55- OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO METAL WALL SHEET INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY,REPLACE /REPAIR WITH NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.#57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.#58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 30

2019

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE READY TO EAT DELI MEATS ARE SLICED AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A SEPARATE HAND WASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR ON ICE AND WATER CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE, REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY LABELS SUCH AS APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS TUNA SALAD, 30 LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF, ASSORTED SLICED CHEESES AND TOMATO. REVIEWED THAT ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS WHICH INCLUDES THE DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME PRE-PACKAGED SOUPS IN FRONT DISPLAY FREEZER FOR SALE WITHOUT A LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL SOUPS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL WASTE RECEPTACLE ON PREMISES FOR RETAIL FOOD FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH TIGHT FITTING LID FOR ALL RETAIL FOOD WASTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO FACILITY. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND SLICER. ALSO DIRTY WALLS AT WINDOW SIL AND ELECTRICAL BOX WHERE BREADS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE MOP CLOSET ROOM AND FOUND WITH OPEN HOLES ALONG COVING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.-----OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2229811 ON 10-17-18 NOT CORRECTED. #39-OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FROZEN FOOD BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.#47- RUSTY METAL WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT ON INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL AND REMOVE RUST.#51- THE EXTRA WASHROOM LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR:NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, TOILET NOT FLUSHING,AREA IS USED MORE FOR EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FIXTURE ACCORDING TO LAW OR CAP ALL PLUMBING AND REMOVE ALL FIXTURE. OPERABLE TWO WASHROOMS ON SITE AT FRONT AREA.#55- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.#55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORING CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.ALSO MUST REMOVE/RELOCATE SNOW BLOWERS STORED AT REAR FOOD DRY STORAGE(ICE MACHINE,WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,ETC.#55- OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO METAL WALL SHEET INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY,REPLACE /REPAIR WITH NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.#57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.#58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11(A) NO HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT PREP AREA WHERE MOSTLY OF THE FOOD IS RTE(READY TO EAT FOOD)OBSERVED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE:MEAT SLICER WHICH IS USED TO SLICE LETTUCE,TOMATOES,COOKED ROAST BEEF, ETC). EMPLOYEE NOT USING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA.ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED AT MENTIONED AREA WHICH IS USED TO FILL SOUP KETTLES(NO FAUCET JUST A WATER SPRAYER). MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FROZEN FOOD BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(E) RUSTY METAL WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT ON INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL AND REMOVE RUST. -

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B) THE EXTRA WASHROOM LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR:NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, TOILET NOT FLUSHING,AREA IS USED MORE FOR EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FIXTURE ACCORDING TO LAW OR CAP ALL PLUMBING AND REMOVE ALL FIXTURE. OPERABLE TWO WASHROOMS ON SITE AT FRONT AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA(ACCUMULATION OF BRICK DEBRIS) ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114(A) OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.ALSO MUST REMOVE/RELOCATE SNOW BLOWERS STORED AT REAR FOOD DRY STORAGE(ICE MACHINE,WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,ETC. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO METAL WALL SHEET INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY,REPLACE /REPAIR WITH NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11(A) BURNED LIGHT BULB AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. -

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

OCT 10

2018

FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11(B) OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE COMING FROM BACK AREA TO HELP EMPLOYEE AT FRONT PREP AREA AND WITH BARE HAND PICKED-UP PAPER SHEETS AND MADE SANDWICHES AND WRAPPED THEM AND GIVE TO THE OTHER EMPLOYEE FOR THE COSTUMER. NO BARE HAND CONTACT FOR READY TO EAT FOOD,MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUES,SPATULAS,TONGS,SINGLE USE GLOVES,OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER ON SITE DEMONSTRATED TO EMPLOYEE HOW WASH HAND AND PROVIDE UTENSILS BY THE EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010 -CITATION ISSUED- COS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(INCLUDED DISCHARGE HOSE) WITH EXCESS OF BLACK SLIME . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(E) RUSTY METAL WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT ON INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL AND REMOVE RUST. -

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. - -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA(ACCUMULATION OF BRICK DEBRIS) ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11(A) BURNED LIGHT BULB AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. -

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN - -

DEC 14

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

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MAY 31

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT STORAGE AREAS.(OLD BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

NOV 7

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.

NOV 3

2016

PASS 4 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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED SMALL LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING INSIDE MEN'S BATHROOM,DINING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS APPROXIMATELY 20 FLIES WERE NOTED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.

OCT 31

2016

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS SUFFICIENT HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH MILD HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD RUNNING WATER. 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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.

MAR 11

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 4

2016

FAIL 6 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

OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALL. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMIONATION.

FEB 24

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE REAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATE NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

NOV 19

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

STORE SINGLE SERVICE UTENTSILS IN ONE DIRECTION WITH THE HANDLE FACING TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CARDBOARD (ABSORBENT MATERIAL) USED AS A LINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS ONLY TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING OF FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN DRY STORAGE CABINET UNDER THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINKING HAND SINK IN FRONT NEAR THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE.

MAY 7

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES, GAPS, AND CRACKS ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

FEB 27

2013

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OCT 14

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 30

2010

PASS 1 violation

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.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE.ALSO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

MAY 26

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 19

2010

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING FOOD GLOVES, CLEANING TABLES, COUNTER TOP,PREP TABLE AND RINSING DIRTY LINENS, REMOVED GLOVES AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PUT ON A CLEAN PAIR FOOD GLOVES AND MADE A SANDWICHES TO COSTUMER.FOOD WAS DISCARDED,AND HAND WASHING PROCEDURE EXPLAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO58994

Critical Pest Activity

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-25-09, REPORT #164108. #38 MUST FIX STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. #41 INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF 2 STORAGE ROOMS AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE(LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO58994-10

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.REMVE DIRTY CARDBOARDS USED AS A LINER ON TOP SHELVES(REAR AREA).RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT, OR REPLACE THEM.

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.KEEP INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER CLEAN, REMOVE BLACH MOLD FROM RUBBER GASKET AND GLASS.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT(EXCESS DEBRIS).

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. WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(1ST AND MIDDLE PIPE ) LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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