DEC 22
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHICAGO'S COMMUNITY KITCHENS.
BEAT. 40/100
4100 W ANN LURIE PL · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 22, 2022 · passed
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR SOME EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
DEC 152022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2022
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND BOWLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR SOME EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
NOV 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NOV 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.13: NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OCT 282021FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2021
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: COLD PREP ROOM, PREP AREA #3 REAR, AND PREP AREA #2/WAREWASHING AREA EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TEMPERaTURE ALLOWED FOR HOT RUNNING WATER, WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 125.0F-132.0F (MIXING VALVES AT SINKS) INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
METERING FAUCETS AT HANDWASH SINKS TO BE ADJUSTED TO ALLOW FOR A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
JUN 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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AUG 242017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN OVENS, AND HOT HOLDING/PROOFER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN, INATRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE WATER FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
JUN 92015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERNAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD UP. EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE HAS LIME BUILD UP. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE WALKIN COOLER. OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DISH AND ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BETWEEN COOKING AREA AND MOP AREA. HOSE IS HANGING INTO SINK. SINK DOES NOT HAVE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE. REMOVE HOSE OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUL 162014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON A REGULAR BASIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HANDLE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR LAUNDRY ROOM LEAKING. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 222013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 22
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME
AUG 302010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 30
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP CHILLER WALK IN COOLER.
AUG 182010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR & IN & OUT OF WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & OTHER ARTICLES,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.ALSO LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY MORE THAN 12 IN SAME AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/18/10.SEAL WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKET ON DEEP CHILLER WALK IN COOLER.
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.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF SOUP KETTLES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE OF WALK IN COOLER TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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