AUG 23
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHUCHOS ON ADDISON INC.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
7955 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 23, 2017 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
none critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE AND LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 162017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2017
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE AND LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER WITH SYRUP STAINED AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT WITHOUT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.
NOV 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS ABOVE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE.
AUG 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Must provide missing splash guard between 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed), cooler shelving not clean, needs cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen area, and bsmt storage area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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SEP 232013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
floors under heavy equipment, rear storage areas need cleaning(detailed).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
AUG 282012FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2012
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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).
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE).
APR 282011PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2011
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utesils or have indiviually wrapped.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooking equipment, storage shelves, coolers and prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor in prep area and repair and reseal floor along side storage area.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Adequate light not provided in toilet room. Instructed to replace non-working light bulb.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Running water not provided at running well for hand dipped ice cream. Instructed to provided running water.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometers not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Boxes of cups stored on floor. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher off floor.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Food handlers not wearing hair restriant in prep area. Instructed to provide hair restraints for all food handlers.
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