Chicago Health Dept
6149 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).
19 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2025.
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERIVCE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO FREEZE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE, RE-USUABLE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS IN WOMAN'S WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE DUE TO PEELING WALLPAPER. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED NO CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING SERVED INCLUDING ITALIAN BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED WALLS IN WOMAN'S WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE DUE TO PEELING WALLPAPER. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED NO CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE SHOOT IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT DISCLOSED AND NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU ADD THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND RE-ORGANIZE STORAGE/FURNACE ROOM AND ELEVATE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR,(NO SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE).
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH [POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALSO PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL COOKED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A DISCARD DATE. (DATED AND LABELED PROPERLY).
MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ALL RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVE ON SITE ON THE MENU WITH ASTERISK AND ALSO ON THE WALLS FOR THE CUSTOMER VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A COMMON NAME ON THE CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
ALL CLEAN POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED A TO STORE FROZEN AND FRESH FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
NO PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD.
ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.
Reach in freezer c shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Floors in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Caulk around exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles that were damaged/stained, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.8F) IN PREP/COOKING AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: ALFREDO SAUCE AT 45.6F, PASTA AT 46.3F, COOKED RICE AT 44.7F, REFRIED BEANS AT 45.3F, GROUND BEEF AT 44.9F, CHICKEN AT 45.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $60.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET INSIDE 2 WASHROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AND AROUND MIXER IN REAR (BY EXIT DOOR) AND FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE/BOILER ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE STORAGE/BOILER ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. OINSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND DOOR LEDGES, FILTERS AND EXHAUST HOOD, SINK, UTENSILS, AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR TILE BROKEN IN REAR PREP AREA NOT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE.
CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND RESEAL SURFACE. VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
MUST REPAIR BOTH REAR WINDOWS ON EACH SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. WINDOWS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE BOX FREEZER DOOR ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK. INTERIOR PANEL IS FALLING APART AND IS BEING HELD BY DUCT TAPE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SHELVING RACKS AT THE 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN FRONT OF THE 3DR REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. MUUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AT THE STOVE AND SHELVING OF TABLE NEXT TO IT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REPAIR UNEVEN/OPEN HOLE AT WALL ABOVE THE ENTRANCE INTO THE KITCHEN RIGHT BELOW THE HEATING DUCT SYSTEM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST VENT COVERS IN THE HALLWAY LEADINGT TO BOTH RESTROOMS AND THE VENT COVER LOCATED ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE.
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK AT BASE OF BOTH FAUCET HANDLE AND FAUCET BASE.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS AND DATES.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.....ALSO CLEAN INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER EMBEBED WITH THICK GREASE TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS QAND OTHER PESTS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE STORAGE ROON WITH SODA.
Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repair, sealed or replaced.
Hole on wall behind prep counter, rear corner shall be repair/sealed,stained ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced, rear door frame of kitchen prep area door had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.
Missing Light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided.
Mop sink faucet in state of disrepair(leaking), shall be repair/replaced, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms, dining areas, and hallway not clean need cleaning.
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