SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CARMENS PLACE.

BEAT. 30/100

2758 S SPAULDING AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 31, 2012 · passed

Failed 3 of 4 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Apr 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 31
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 25
2012
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS I.E. DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS 1ST FLOOR OF THE PREMISES AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES FROM THE OUTSIDE AND ALONG WALLS,FLOOR AREAS WERE NOTICED AT REAR,2ND FLOOR ATTIC AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED ARTICLES ON THE PATIO NEXT DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED .CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND HIGH WEEDS FROM YARD AREA NEXT DOOR.

MAY 18
2012
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE UP AND RUNNING WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE DURING THIS INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOM, MUST PROVIDE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERD REAR STORAGE AREAS 1ST FLOOR OF THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MOLDY, NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE OR REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,ALL SHELVINGS,CABINETS BEHIND BAR SERVICE AREAS.

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

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR, MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE.

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

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

APR 15
2011
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. RAW SEWAGE IN BASEMENT AREA, OPEN SEWER DRAINS, AND STANDING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOM, MUST PROVIDE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS, TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT, ALSO NOTICE RODENT BARROWS IN BASEMENT TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT, PREMISE IS RAT AND MICE INFESTED. AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MOLDY, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DUMP ICE AND CLEAN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR, MUST PROVIDE

MINORPlumbing & 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. NO EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR AREA AND NO MOP SINK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE, URINAL AND TOILET IN MENS BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION TO STOVE REAR AREA

CRITICALPest Activity
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. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS, MUST CLEAN REAR OUTSIDE AREA REAR, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

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