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7230 N HARLEM AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
14 of 21 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 242024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAY 92024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAY 82024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER AND MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
SEP 282023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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JUN 102022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL SPICES ON COOKING LINE NEED TO BE LABELED.
MAY 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELF 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FO EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK OR SODA CRATES.
INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JAN 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED 2/25/2019 SEE REPORT #2268493 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
s: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PREVIOUSLY INFORMED ON 2/25/2019 SEE REPORT #2268493 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REST ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM RESTROOM
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE-PREVIOUSLY INFORMED ON 2/25/2019 SEE REPORT#2268493 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
FEB 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT (2) HAND SINK INCLUDING HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL STORAGE BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SINGLE SERVICE TO GO CONTAINERS/BOX IN PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY EXIT DOOR), PREP/COOKING AREA AND INFRONT BEHIND STORAGE COUNTER. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 272018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Must adjust threshold of front and rear screen doors.
Observed excess clutter in the dry storage room, the toilet room, and in the storage closet. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean, organize, and maintain areas.
Observed wash cloths stored on edge of sinks. Must remove and store wash cloths in a sanitizing solution while not in use.
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.
JUN 192017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed the three compartment sink not draining properly: when water is released from a compartment it must be done at slow intervals to help prevent possible overflow onto floor. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so sink drains properly. Serious violation 7-38-030.
Observed dirt and debris on the floors along wall bases and under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the exhaust hood filters to have dust and grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
MAR 42016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.-------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.---------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
MAR 272015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAR 202015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING-UP FROM AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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.
OCT 282014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOWER SIDE OF DRAIN BOARD SHELVES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK/SHELVES.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINK.
METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FEB 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED (RICE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FAUCETS LEAKING AT BASE ALSO WATER LEAKING AT HOT HANDLE RIGHT SIDE AT SAME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FEB 252013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 56.6F - 123F AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE. EGGS 56.6F, FRIED RICE 94.4, FRIED CHICKEN 75.2F AND FRIED EGGS 123.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IMMEDIATELY DISPOSE OF PRODUCTS THROUGH RENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POTS, KNIVES AND CUTTING BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED AND EDUCATED THE EMPLOYEES ON THE PROPER METHOD OF SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY CITY OF CHICAGO ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010.
NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE SERVICE LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORING CONTAINERS WITH LIDS FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE B.B.Q PIT AT THE PREP AREA EMBEBED WITH GREASE AT THE BOTTOM.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER BY THE HAND WASH SINK, INSIDE ROOM WITH HEATING UNIT AND AT THE GARAGE WHERE FOOD IS STORED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
FEB 32012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving, and shelving by cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and in storage room under shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
MAR 32011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ceiling tile damaged in storage room. Instructed to replace any damaged ceiling tile. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
FEB 112010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND BESIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER ,INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM- NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM, INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND BY THE DINING ROOM, MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. FILTER BY THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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