SEP 28
2020
PASS 1 violation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SELVES IN DRY STOREAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
CHOPPER ENTERPRISES.
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1659 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2020.
15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2020.
Last inspected Sep 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
53
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 22
2019
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHIG SINK IN FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED IN ALL LIGH SHILEDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 14
2019
FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARREHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHIG SINK IN FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NOP CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED IN ALL LIGH SHILEDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING READY TO EAT FOODS. NOTED EMPLOYEE PLACING A HAMBURGER IN A TOGO BOX WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010(A).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAR 19
2018
PASS 3 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. MUST PLACE CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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AUG 1
2017
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINT THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
AUG 26
2016
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, TO REPLACE OR RESEAL,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
AUG 19
2016
FAIL 6 violations
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON LAST REPORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 09/14/2015, REPORT #1454173, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 33 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34 FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 45 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INFORMATION GIVEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, TO REPLACE OR RESEAL,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, WALL AND DOOR SURFACE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT,
SEP 14
2015
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INFORMATION GIVEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 4
2014
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JAN 28
2014
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. SEAL LOOSE WALL ABOVE EXPOSED SINK. SEAL OPENING AROUND FAUCET ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
MAR 7
2013
PASS 4 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Water hose from going to exposed handsink. Instructed to reroute to drainline or floor drain.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
MAR 21
2012
PASS 3 violations
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.FOUND SIX FOOD,DRY GOODS STORAGE RACKS STARTING TO RUST,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,PAINT THEM.
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.CLEAN THE HOOD,FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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.CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALLS,IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST ON THEM.
MAR 1
2011
PASS 2 violations
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 VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT GRILL 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 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
JUN 30
2010
PASS 5 violations
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.FOUND RUST ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING AREA,ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.
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.WALLS/CEILINGS IN BACKROOM DRY STORAGE NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.HOOD ABOVE COOKING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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.MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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