CD CATERING.

Chicago Health Dept

5536 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

6 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Oct 2015.

Last inspected Oct 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 19

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Previous serious violations not corrected from 9-1-15,report#1482958 #35-OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT AREA/OFFICE AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA Employee went to buy ceiling tiles. critical violation:7-42-090

Serious Documentation & Training

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

No certified food manager on premises while potentially hazardous food are presently prepared:variety of cut fresh fruit:watermelon,honey dew,cantaloupe etc.Also no valid city sanitation certificated posted on premises.Instructed to enroll to class.at one certified food manager must be on premises while potentially hazardous food are prepared,handled and served. serious violation:7-38-012

Serious Other

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

up graded to violation #14 for violation #35

Minor Sanitation

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

up graded to violation #14

Minor Sanitation

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Observed a man smoking inside the premise between the front area and prep area,at present time food was exposed food, another employee was handling ready to eat food: cut fresh fruit:cantaloupe,honeydew etc.Food will be used for catering. Observed on premises on top the desk which is located in prep area an ashtray, on top the printer at left side of the desk a pack of cigarette and on top of front counter by the door another pack of cigarette. Clean indoor air ordinance:7-32-015

SEP 1

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-19-14,REPORT #1424442 #34-OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA BY STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (BY COMPUTER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY THROUGHOUT. #35-OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT AREA/OFFICE AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN WALLS. #37-WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR, WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE SAME VIOLATION WAS OBSERVED TODAY.A LOT OF SALT ON FLOOR WITH WATER .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGES IS CLUTTERED INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE AREAS.REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED

Minor Sanitation

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

UP GRADED TO #29

Minor Sanitation

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

UP-GRADED TO VIOLATION #29

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO #29

AUG 19

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA BY STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (BY COMPUTER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT AREA/OFFICE AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN WALLS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR, WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

OCT 24

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE PREP COOLER (2) DOOR. (FRONT AREA).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER ESPECIALLY DOORS AND HANDLE WITH DEBRIS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (CORNERS) WITH SLIMY SUBSTANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS/OPENING ON (BROKEN) WALLS AROUND PIPES BEHIND HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLERS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

DEC 11

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in front kitchen area shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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MAR 4

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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