SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CENTRAL STARLITE.

YOUR CALL. 49/100

5554 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 9, 2017 · passed with conditions

12 of 17 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 9
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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)

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

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)

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

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)

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

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)

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

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.

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

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.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

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

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

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 19
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND THE 1ST. UPRIGHT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAY 13
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR FRYER DOOR, AND THE FRONT MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

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.

NOV 6
2015
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 21
2015
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

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.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BY COOKING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.

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

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.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT.

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

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

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FEB 26
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND SMALL LEAK UNDER DISHMACHINE.

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES.(SHOVELS,ETC.)

JAN 17
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must date food items in walk in cooler.

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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

Wall that had gap in seam by dish machine area, shall be repaired/sealed.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Broken missing light shield in kitchen prep area, storage area room shall be provided.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

SEP 9
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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,

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

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,

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS, BY THREE COMP SINK AND COOKING AREA,

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA, AND REPAIR LIGHT IN MOP SINK AREA

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY,

JUL 8
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, BAGS AND CONTAINERS ON ORDER,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT, AND LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE, MANAGER SAYS PARTS ON ORDER FOR DISH MACHINE

APR 25
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, BAGS AND CONTAINERS ON ORDER,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT, AND LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE, MANAGER SAYS PARTS ON ORDER FOR DISH MACHINE,

APR 18
2013
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

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

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN: TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA

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

MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REPAIR BROKEN BASE BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA, AND REPAIR LIGHT IN MOP SINK AREA

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT, LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND DIPPER WELL THAT'S NOT DRAINING PROPERLY,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

JUL 6
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Gaskets not maintained on 3 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets on all doors.

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

Can opener, utensils, sinks and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers.

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

Light bulbs not working in prep area. Instructed to replace all non-working bulbs.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 9
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Gaskets not maintained on 3 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets on all doors.

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

Can opener, utensils, sinks and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers.

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

Light bulbs not working in prep area. Instructed to replace all non-working bulbs.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 23
2011
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH GAP/OPENING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL BASEBOARD UNDER DISH MACHINE.

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

NOTED CEILING TILES INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

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

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 16
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP BUCKET AND WRINGER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP.

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH GAP/OPENING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL BASEBOARD UNDER DISH MACHINE.

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

NOTED CEILING TILES INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN REAR AND MUST FIX WATER LEAK UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE.

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

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 24
2011
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 8
2011
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

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. 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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