CENTRAL STARLITE.
5554 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
12 of 17 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 92017PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED THE COOK CUT COOKED CHICKEN ON CUTTING BOARD AND PLACED THE CHICKEN ON TOP OF SALAD WITH OUT GLOVES AND OR UTENSILS AND THEN AGAIN PUT SHREDDED CHEESE ON TOP OF A READY TO EAT MEAL AFTER BEING TOLD .ALSO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CAME IN WITH COAT ON HANDLED DIRTY DISHES,THEN WENT OUTSIDE OF REAR BACK DOOR CAME BACK IN THE SAME WAY AND HANDLED SEVERAL RAW POTATOES AND PLACED THEM IN A LARGE POT AND PUT WATER IN THE POT AND PLACED ON STOVE TO COOK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. THE COOK HANDLED A SOIL TOWEL AND WIPED CUTTING BOARD AND THEN REMOVED READY TO EAT COOKED SAUSAGE FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACED ON A PLATE WITH OUT WASHING HANDS TOO.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS AND WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT THE 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MANAGER TOLD EMPLOYEE SEVERAL TIMES NOT TO WASH THE DISHES THIS WAY,HE CONTINUED TO DISREGARD WHAT WAS SAID.OBSERVED POTS,PANS,SILVERWARE BEING WASHED WITH A STAINLESS STEEL PAN OF SOAPY WATER AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACED IN A DISH RACK ON CART TO DRY,0.0 P.P.M FOR SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE TO STOP WASHING DISHES UNTIL HE CAN PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND CLOGGED DRAINS AT ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP INTO ALL COMPARTMENTS AND STANDING WATER NOT DRAINING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IN SINK .MUST REPAIR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 3- COMPARTMENT.PLUMBERS ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:18 A.M. TO REPAIR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK AND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AND DISH BEING WASHED.MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.ALSO OBSERVED THE TOILET FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THE WOMEN'S HANDICAP (ADA) TOILET NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WATER FLOWING FROM THE BOTTOM OF TOILET AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR WHEN THE TOILET IS FLUSHED.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL STALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE FOIL TAPE WRAP FROM WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FOOD STORAGE BINS IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINETS,MICROWAVE, EXTERIOR & WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,UNUSED STEAM TABLE AND COOLER,CAN OPENER BLADE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND DOLLIE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,MOLD BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL BASE UNDER COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,RECONNECT DRAIN LINE PIPE AT HAND SINK IN USED BAR AREA,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING EXTERIOR PANELS ON DOOR AND MOTOR AREA OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND THE 1ST. UPRIGHT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAY 132016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR FRYER DOOR, AND THE FRONT MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AROUND THE REAR 1 COMP. SINK, NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS.
OCT 212015FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BY EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN, OBSERVED ABOUT 35 LIVE ROACHES UNDER PREPARATION TABLE BY DISHMACHINE, OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON TRASH CAN, 1 LIVE ROACH ON CUTTING BOARD, 2 LIVES ROACHES BEHIND ICE MACHINE, 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR ON BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED, ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP TO OUTSIDE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, ELIMINATE ROACHES. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES RAW AND COOKED BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BY COOKING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: ALL SINKS, PREPARATION TABLES, EXHAUST HOOD, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WALLS/CEILING, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT.
FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND DISHWASHING MACHINE. ALSO, FOUND MANY SMALL HOLES IN KITCHEN AREAS. HOLES AND WALLS MUST BE SEALED/ REPAIRED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF ROACHES.
FOUND DIPPER WELL NOT WORKING. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND REPAIR DIPPER WELL.
FOUND CLUTTER AT PREMISES INSIDE OFFICE/BOILER/UTILITY CLOSET AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS/APRONS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MOP SINK CLUTTERED AND INACCESSIBLE.
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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FEB 262015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS.
FOUND SMALL LEAK UNDER DISHMACHINE.
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES.(SHOVELS,ETC.)
JAN 172014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must date food items in walk in cooler.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).
Wall that had gap in seam by dish machine area, shall be repaired/sealed.
Broken missing light shield in kitchen prep area, storage area room shall be provided.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
SEP 92013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN: TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE,
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND ICE MACHINE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR, AND MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS, BY THREE COMP SINK AND COOKING AREA,
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA, AND REPAIR LIGHT IN MOP SINK AREA
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY,
JUL 82013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, BAGS AND CONTAINERS ON ORDER,
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT, AND LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE, MANAGER SAYS PARTS ON ORDER FOR DISH MACHINE
APR 252013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, BAGS AND CONTAINERS ON ORDER,
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT, AND LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE, MANAGER SAYS PARTS ON ORDER FOR DISH MACHINE,
APR 182013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT FILLED WITH ALL THE NECESSARY PAPERS INSIDE BOOK, SUCH AS THE PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSES, CHEMICALS USED, AND MAP, MUST PROVIDE A UP DATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND NOTICE ONE LIVE ROACH IN KITCHEN AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN: TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REPAIR BROKEN BASE BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA, AND REPAIR LIGHT IN MOP SINK AREA
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT, LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND DIPPER WELL THAT'S NOT DRAINING PROPERLY,
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
JUL 62012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Gaskets not maintained on 3 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets on all doors.
Can opener, utensils, sinks and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers.
Light bulbs not working in prep area. Instructed to replace all non-working bulbs.
Slow drain at exposed hand sink in first prep area and leak under dish machine. Instructed to repair both sinks to prevent slow drain and repair leak.
APR 92012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Gaskets not maintained on 3 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets on all doors.
Can opener, utensils, sinks and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers.
Light bulbs not working in prep area. Instructed to replace all non-working bulbs.
Slow drain at exposed hand sink in first prep area and leak under dish machine. Instructed to repair both sinks to prevent slow drain and repair leak.
NOV 232011PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH GAP/OPENING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL BASEBOARD UNDER DISH MACHINE.
NOTED CEILING TILES INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE (WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NOV 162011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All dish washing facilities must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED FAUCET TOO SHORT AND UNABLE TO REACH 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. (HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE ON PREMISE). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP BUCKET AND WRINGER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH GAP/OPENING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL BASEBOARD UNDER DISH MACHINE.
NOTED CEILING TILES INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN REAR AND MUST FIX WATER LEAK UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE (WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FEB 82011FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND ICE MACHINE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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. FOUND ICE CREAM FREEZER DIPPER WELL NOT CONNECTED INTO WATERLINE AND DRAIN LINE (IN THE KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT.---------MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK (RIGHT SIDE) AT HANDSINK INSIDE LADIES WASHROOM.
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