SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

C'BELLE'S SANDWICHES AND MORE.

BEAT. 48/100

3614 E 106TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 10, 2024 · passed

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 10
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOX OF CRACKERS STOED ON FLOOR IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

JUL 24
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

: 6-202.15 OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR SWEEP OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP SERVING AREA AND IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN VESTIBULE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES. OBSERVED DINING AREA FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING. OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER CARPET RUNNER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AREA, FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, INTERIOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLES, SUCH AS SANDALS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN APPROPRIATE AREA OF PREMISE. OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA COUNTERS, REAR KITCHEN PREP AND IN DRY STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 19
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

: 6-202.15 OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR SWEEP OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ON DRAINBOARD. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON UTILITY SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ITEMS STORED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12(A) OBSERVED FAUCET SPOUT OF THREE COMPARTMENT NOT LONG ENOUGH TO FAR LEFT & RIGHT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET SPOUT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP SERVING AREA AND IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN VESTIBULE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES. OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING WALL TRIM IN FRONT DINING AREA NEXT TO COFFEE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED DINING AREA FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING. OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER CARPET RUNNER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AREA, FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, INTERIOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLES, SUCH AS SANDALS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN APPROPRIATE AREA OF PREMISE. OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA COUNTERS, REAR KITCHEN PREP AND IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILTY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) : OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2535005 DATED 10/20/2021 NOT CORRECTED. #58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JUL 13
2023
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT ABOVE 41F. CUT LETTUCE HELD AT 55.8F AND SLICED TOMATOES HELD AT 55.9F. CUT LETTUCE($0.75/2OZ) AND SLICED TOMATOES($0.25/10Z) VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THREE DOOR COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.6. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR OF SAID UNIT. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THREE DOOR COOLER. ONCE REPAIRED INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF THREE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND FRUIT AND TWO LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM. OBSERVED EIGHT MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CLOSET UNABLE TO VIEW ENTIRE AREA DUE TO MASSIVE CLUTTER IN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CLOSET TO PREVENT AREA FOR PEST HARBORAGE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/13/23 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR SWEEP OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECEIPTS FOR SERVICE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SERVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED SWINGING DOOR LEADING INTO REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, PREVENTING CONVENIENT ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK CREATING A SOURCE OF FOR CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOOR. OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ON DRAINBOARD. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON UTILITY SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ITEMS STORED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11(A;B;D) OBSERVED UTENSILS AND POTS NOT INVERTED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP AND TO INVERT ALL POTS NAD PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES WITH SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR USED TO STORE FOOD IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE, CONTAINERS MUST BE NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FAUCET SPOUT OF THREE COMPARTMENT NOT LONG ENOUGH TO FAR LEFT & RIGHT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET SPOUT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS TO TEST QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER ON PREMISES .INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP SERVING AREA AND IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN VESTIBULE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES. OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING WALL TRIM IN FRONT DINING AREA NEXT TO COFFEE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED DINING AREA FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING. OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER CARPET RUNNER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AREA, FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, INTERIOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLES, SUCH AS SANDALS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN APPROPRIATE AREA OF PREMISE. OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA COUNTERS, REAR KITCHEN PREP AND IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILTY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2535005 DATED 10/20/2021 NOT CORRECTED. #58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

OCT 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FOOD PREP/ DISH AREA HAND WASHING SIGN SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE MENS TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

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