JUN 2
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEAT. 46/100
4320 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 2, 2023 · passed
Failed an inspection 5 years ago. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
3 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 42023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED CHILI MEAT WITH A DATE LABELED 3/23/2023 LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. COOKED FOOD CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAY 62022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE, AND THE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE RECEPTACLES NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TRASH, CARDBOARD, FOOD WASTE, AND PLASTIC ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER WITHIN THE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE, AND FOUND A THICK LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH AND GREASE MUST BE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLES SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL TRASH FROM THE GROUND AND CLEANED THE GREASE RECEPTACLE BEFORE END OF INSPECTION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN THE CORNERS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND A BROKEN LIGHT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE/REPAIR LIGHT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
JUN 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED XEROX COPY OF CERTIFICATE NOT ACCEPTABLE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAJING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 152020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 15
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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OCT 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
PREVIOUSLY PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" IS IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.1 F,CUT LEAFY LETTUCE AT 50.1 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $10.00 STATED BY MANAGEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT COLD (TCS FOODS)MUST BE HELD AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS). - COS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
PREVIOUSLY PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" IS IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN USE AT THIS TIME WITH (TCS FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.5 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED PREP COOLER REMAINS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE WASH ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 22020FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2020
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED XEROX COPY OF CERTIFICATE NOT ACCEPTABLE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.8 F,TARTAR SAUCE AT 57.2 F,CUT LEAFY LETTUCE AT 53.8 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 25#'S OF FOOD WORTH $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN USE AT THIS TIME WITH (TCS FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.6 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER.PREP COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FROZEN DESSERT UNIT TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR WITH DEBRIS UNDER THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS DIRTY.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE WASH ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. -
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN GRILL IN THE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED FACILITY HAS A NEW CERTIFIED MANAGER WHO DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATION AT THIS TIME. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
JUN 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION FAN IS NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE WASHROOM CLOSEST TO THE SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 182018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING PANEL MISSING OVER WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD ALSO NOTED IN WOMENS RESTROOM THE VENTILATION WAS NOT PROPERLY WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION.
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