OCT 2
2023
PASS · 0 violations
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Chicago Health Dept
7544 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
7 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Oct 2023.
Last inspected Oct 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
28
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 25
2023
FAIL 2 violations
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
AUG 4
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 28
2022
FAIL 2 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND WORN COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-9-21 INSPECTION# 2492633.VIOLATION 51.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS.
MAR 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012;CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHENWARE POTS/PANS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS(FORKS,SPOONS)HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RUSTS ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE AT CEILING BEHIND THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (BAKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MAKER) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO, ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT FRONT PREP AREA AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE IN CLEANING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (11/22/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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NOV 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY -NO MENU ON SITE-INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OCT 11
2019
FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH MOLD AT UPPER LEVEL AND TUBING OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY -NO MENU ON SITE-INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PIZZA WARMING DEVICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A THERMOMETER IN PIZZA WARMING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK' PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS AT WALL ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET GARBAGE DUMPSTER SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHTS AT CEILING FANS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURN'T OUT LIGHTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.
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