Chicago Health Dept
7955 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
9 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2017.
Last inspected Aug 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
MUST DATE AND LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1965550 DATED 9/29/16. #33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES. #34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. #41-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST DATE AND LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER WITH SYRUP STAINED AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 11/19/2015, REPORT #1588629, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES,
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
LIGHT WITHOUT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HOT DOG, CHICKEN, BEEF, HAMBURGER ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PRESENT WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS ABOVE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE.
Must provide missing splash guard between 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed), cooler shelving not clean, needs cleaning.
Floors in kitchen area, and bsmt storage area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
floors under heavy equipment, rear storage areas need cleaning(detailed).
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG TACO, BURRITO, HOT DOGS, POLISH SAUSAGE, CHILI ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER INSPECTION (2 HOURS).
FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED PLUMBERS PUTTY APPLIED IN BETWEEN DIVIDER (BETWEEN 2ND COMPARTMENT AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY. MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY OR REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES AND LEGS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. DO NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVINGS.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE).
Single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utesils or have indiviually wrapped.
Cooking equipment, storage shelves, coolers and prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor in prep area and repair and reseal floor along side storage area.
Ceiling and walls not maintained on side storage area. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint walls and ceiling. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Adequate light not provided in toilet room. Instructed to replace non-working light bulb.
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
Running water not provided at running well for hand dipped ice cream. Instructed to provided running water.
Thermometers not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
Boxes of cups stored on floor. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher off floor.
Food handlers not wearing hair restriant in prep area. Instructed to provide hair restraints for all food handlers.
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