MAY 29
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CENTRAL KITCHEN AND TAP.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
4800-4802 N CENTRAL AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 29, 2014 · passed
6 of 10 inspections passed, 4 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 212014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, SAID DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UNTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/28/14).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA UNDERNEATH SCALE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION HOOD MISSING 3 FILTERS, MOP SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN FLITERS FOR HOOD AND REPAIR/MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
JUL 312013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, DIVIDER WITH GAP AND MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AND BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR SURFACE OF SODA GUN HOLDER, STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------FLOORS AROUND (3) GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT/DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER DISH MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (WOOD, BOXES, RACKS ETC.) STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 152013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, DIVIDER WITH MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AND BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR SURFACE OF SODA GUN HOLDER, STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------FLOORS AROUND (3) GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT/DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER DISH MACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK UNDER RINSE COMPARTMENT OF DISH MACHINE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (WOOD, BOXES, RACKS ETC.) STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JUL 62012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of rear kitchen prep area storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen storage areas, front storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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OCT 262011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 26
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining.
OCT 192011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found observed rear exit door in rear kitchen area not rodent proofed, door had 1/2 inch gap on bottom corner of door, shall be repair/replaced. Citation #H000072738 issued with a court date of 11/17/2011, at 400 W Superior in Room #112 at 2:00 PM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, behind hot water heater not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), missing/damaged floor tiles in rear kitchen areas, prep area shall be reapired/sealed
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, storage areas need cleaning detailed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, and hallway outside bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
APR 252011FAILED1 violationDETAILS
APR 25
2011
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Above violation not in compliance at this time of license re-inspection for task force on 4/25/2011.
APR 192011FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2011
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, rear exit doors in rear kitchen areas not rodent proofed, all doors must be rodent proofed in order to pass license inspection, no citation issued due to license inspection for task force on 4/19/2011.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dishmachine not working at time of license inspection for task force on 4/19/2011, must be in good repair, and operating in order to pass inspection, no citation issued due to license inspection for task force on 4/19/2011. Provide chlorine test strips. Remove sealant from drains in 3 compartment and 1 compartment sinks.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving, and storage shelving in storage areas that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced/repair. Exposed raw wood underneath front counter/bar area shall be repair/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, coolers, storage shelving, deep fryer not clean need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage areas, bathrooms, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning. Damaged floor tiles in rear storage areas shall be repair/replaced.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen, storage areas shall be replaced, damaged ceiling in rear kitchen areas shall be repair/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in front prep/bar area shall be provided, missing light shields, and end caps of light shields in rear kitchen areas shall be provided.Light shields need cleaning in prep areas, storage areas.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Employee's bathroom self closing mechanism in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy missing filters, must provide filters to exhaust canopy.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
Post required "no smoking" signs at entrances and other areas where smoking is prohibited.
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