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Chicago Health Dept

438 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

5 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2014.

Last inspected Aug 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 28

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. WITH YELLOWISH/ORANGE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). STRATOS ICE MAKER TECHNICIAN CAME AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH FRESH GREASE ALL OVER THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER WENT OUT TO CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER LID DURING INSPECTION. ALSO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. MANAGER WENT OUT TO CLOSE THE LID AND REMOVE ALL THE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABELED AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. ALSO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS LID.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB. ALSO MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.

JUN 7

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUCKET AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

FEB 21

2012

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 10

2012

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE, 10 DROPPINGS OBSERVED AROUND THE WATER HEATER, 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE, 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE LINEN STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Food Temperature

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SOAP ON THE CLEAN DISHES AFTER THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY. REPAIR THE DOOR HANDLE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DISHWASH AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC BUCKET. MUST REROUTE THE LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE PIZZA OVEN TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

SEP 27

2010

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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. RUSTY SHELVING ON FOOD RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, MUST REMOVE/RE-PAINT. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR DUCT TAPE FOR LINING OF SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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. OPEN CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARD IN MENS WASHROOM, MUST SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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. HOLE IN WALL IN MENS WASHROOM, MUST SEAL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP, TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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