SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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5600 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 27, 2021 · passed

10 of 13 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 6 critical

RECORDS COVER

11 YEARS

since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 27

2021

PASSED

4 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS).

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

4 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR MENTIONED FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDERS OF THE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO PRODUCTS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTERS AT THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THESE DEVICES. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES SMOKED IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION

NOV 30

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

3 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP POLICY AND KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE VIOLATION

SEP 8

2017

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE AND ICE MAKER,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER. MUST REPAIR,MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE, ICE MAKER AND DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

FILTER/HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 11

2016

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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JUL 17

2015

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS IN PREP/COOKING AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORDocumentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 31

2014

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

Above violation still remaining(FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS. CURRENTLY USING DESIGNATED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS A HAND SINK).

OCT 24

2014

FAILED

3 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

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT BAR AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES AT UNDER BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT AND UNDER BAR AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS. CURRENTLY USING DESIGNATED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS A HAND SINK.

MAY 30

2014

PASSED

5 violations

DETAILS

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.

MINORSanitation

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

Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation

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

Reach in freezer shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food cotact surfaces of ice machine not clean needs detailed cleaning.

MINORSanitation

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

Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation

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

Ceiling in rear kitchen area that had hole, damaged ceiling tiles shall be reapired/replaced.Missing ceiling tiles in 2nd dry storage room shall be provided.

JUN 12

2013

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

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

MINORSanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

MINORSanitation

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

Floors in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

DEC 21

2012

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA OR LEVEL.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

MAY 23

2011

PASSED

6 violations

DETAILS

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

MINORSanitation

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

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

MINORSanitation

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

Ice bin not protected or covered. Instructed to provided a cover for ice bin.

MINORSanitation

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

Exterior of cooking equipment 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.

MINORSanitation

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MAR 12

2010

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LIQUOR GUN HOLDER AND CAP UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;INTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;SMALL AMOUNT OF LIGHT COMING THRU THE ENTRANCE DOOR ,ADDITIONAL STRIP MUST BE INSTALLED

MINORSanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;PLASTIC TUBING IN ICE BIN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD TO SEPARATE ICE FROM THE PLASTIC TUBES,AT THIS TIME NO ICE ON THE ICE BIN

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. WORN OUT FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,MUST BE REPLACED

MINORSanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. 2 MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT, MUST BE REPLACED.

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