SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHICAGO BP@IRVING (GEI-152).

BEAT. 31/100

841 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 9, 2022 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 9
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE SELF SERVE COFFEE STATION, AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATIONS.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 67.9 F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PUT THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM OUT OF ORDER, UNTIL THE HANDWASHING SINK IS REPAIRED AND REACHING A MINIMUM OF 100 F AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 98.1-124.7 F. APPROXIMATELY 24 SLICES OF VEGETARIAN, MEAT, AND PEPPERONI PIZZAS AT 10-12LBS IN TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED FOOD. THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS ADJUSTED TO A HIGHER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT FOODS SHOULD BE HELD AT A MINIMUM OF 135 F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $14.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THE TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS IN THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE LASTEST SERVICE REPORTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE LATEST REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS SHOWING THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN SERVICED BY AN ILLINOIS LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C), CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT REQUIRED HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT ABLE TO DRAIN WASTE WATER PROPERLY. WHEN THE COMPARTMENTS ARE DRAINED, WATER COMES BACK UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND SPILLS ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK SO THAT THE WASTE WATER PROPERLY DRAINS INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN WITHOUT COMING BACK UP ON THE FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DRIED FOOD BUILD-UP AT THE CHILI DISPENSER AT THE FRONT SELF-SERVE CHILI AND CHEESE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE STORAGE AREA FOR THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT MAINTAINED. THE AREA HAD AN ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

OCT 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 45.7F, ASSORTED SUBS(ITALIAN 52.1, AMERICAN 48.0), YOGURT(ASSORTED) 50.7F, ASSORTED PIZZAS (VEGGIE 55.9F, BREAKFAST 53.4F, CHEESE PIZZA 52.3F). ASSORTED SALAD BOWLS (CHEF SALAD 49.3F, FIESTA SALAD 50.4F) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MAY 12
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION BY DISTRIBUTING GARBAGE SO THAT CONTAINERS LIDS CAN PROPERLY CLOSE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS ESTABLISHMENT. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN TODAY AND INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNCLEAN INCLUDING: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND DRAWERS AROUND DRINK STATION, FAN GUARDS ON WALK IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN FOD PREP AREA WITH NO RUNNING WATER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN COOKING AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

MAY 26
2017
PASSED
0 violations
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MAY 18
2017
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY. OBSERVED INEFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARDS AT HOT DOG HOT HOLDING UNIT. (SNEEZEGUARDS TO SMALL TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION/SNEEZING). HOT HOLDING UNIT IS SELF SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A). MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT HOT DOG HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AT KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINES WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 2
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALK IN COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER ON SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WARMER, OVENS, AND MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. ALSO, CONTACT SURFACE AROUND SLUSHY MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 15
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ICE CHUTES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN PREP 2-DOOR AND 1-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS UNDER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 12
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN BLADES AND FAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

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

FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE COFFEE BAR STATION NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO THE COUNTERTOP; WATER FROM THE SINK SPLASHES OVER THE SINK AND DRIPS INTO THE CABINET BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL SINK TO PREVENT DRIPPAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INTERIOR THERMOMETER FOR THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA.

JAN 8
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED AT MEAT DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

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