SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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7536 N MILWAUKEE AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 24, 2020 · passed

9 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 24
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK SIGNS AT ANY OF THE HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST HAND SINK SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH LIDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH LID

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION IN RESTROOM

MAR 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR CLEANING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PORPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEAN DRY DISHES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND HANDLE OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CAULK WORN OUT ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER ESPECIALLY BY THE WATER AND FURNACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

TWO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASK THE EMPLOYEES TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAY 25
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed a small leak at the hot handle of the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

MAY 25
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING ON WALLS IN REAR AREA (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).

JUL 29
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEEP FRYER CABINET, EXAUST HOOD, THREE COMARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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MAR 23
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING ON LEFT SIDE OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT SLOW DRAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

JUN 25
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA (PACKING COUNTER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

APR 30
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT....ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK AND NOT BETWEEN WALLS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR OFFICE/FOOD STORAGE AREA.

DEC 23
2011
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 16
2011
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected 5-28-2010, report #250382: #32-Must install a splashguard between the exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink. #34-Missing baseboard throughout the kitchen and prep area. Must install baseboard. #35-Misssing wall tiles behind the exposed hand sink, must replace missing wall tiles. Damaged walls behind the 3 comp sink must repair and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

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

Exhaust hood filters, interior deep fryer cabinets and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Ventilation covers through out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall under three compartment sink and rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace any missing wall tile and detail clean and/or repaint wall behind sink.

DEC 6
2011
FAILED
0 violations
MAY 28
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPT SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLL0WING :THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER, THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE, THE 3 COMPT SINK, ALL LID AND EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER OF THE CHICKEN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD.

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

MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES. DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES . MUST PROVIDE END CAPS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN,RIBS). INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

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