CHURRO FACTORY.
3755 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 19 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 162024FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BACK PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE/POST.
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 1/18/23. INSPECTION #2569874. VIOLATION 37. SOME PREP AND STORAGE ROOM BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS.
JAN 182023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SOME PREP AND STORAGE ROOM BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
OFFICE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF OFFICE FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
JUL 12022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.11 REPAIR THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS WITH CHIPPED PAINT. REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
JUN 222022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 52F AND HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS COLD BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND CREAMER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
REPAIR THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS WITH CHIPPED PAINT. REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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MAR 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FEB 242020FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CABINETS, ON THE FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN SUPPORTS FOR THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND ON THE FLOOR AND ON PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE WALL BEHIND HE DEEP FRYERS.
CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND DUST ON THE VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OCT 32017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall that had broken, missing wall tiles under 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed).
Above violation still remaining( Employee bathroom(men's) door closing mechanism in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Exhaust fan in men's bathroom(employee's bathroom) in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
SEP 252017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found/observed rodent droppings (20 ) in rear storage areas, also found/observed front entrance/exit door had 1/2 inch on side of door, not rodent proofed. citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter lower shelving had peeling paint, exposed raw wood shall be repaired/replaced.
Prep table lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall that had broken, missing wall tiles under 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed.
Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas shall be provided.
Employee bathroom(men's) door closing mechanism in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Exhaust fan in men's bathroom(employee's bathroom) in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
OCT 62016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPING AND ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....NOTED STAINED AND MOLDY CEILING TILES ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT CUSTOMERS SERVICE AREA... ALSO NOTED MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES....MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS AND FANS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT, REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
SEP 292016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED CONTAINERS OF CLEANING CHEMICALS ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CHEMICALS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM THE PREP AREAS AND FOOD PRODUCTS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED ALL CHEMICALS FROM THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPING AND ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....NOTED STAINED AND MOLDY CEILING TILES ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT CUSTOMERS SERVICE AREA... ALSO NOTED MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES....MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS AND FANS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT, REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
JUN 92015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHURROS WITH CUSTARD, SMOOTHIES, FUNNEL CAKES, COFFE WITH MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO ENROLL PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. MUST OPERATE WITH CITY OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
APR 32015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHURROS WITH CUSTARD, SMOOTHIES, FUNNEL CAKES, COFFE WITH MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO ENROLL PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. MUST OPERATE WITH CITY OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MAR 272015FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS, DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND FURNANCE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MAR 142014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1326481 ON 3-21-14. 32-MUST PROVIDE A SLPASH GUARD AT MIDDLE PREP ARE NEXT TO COUNTER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. 34-MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, TO EASILY CHECK FOR RODENT ACTIVITY, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS. 35-MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORE WANTED ITEMS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL TO EASILY CHECK FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. MUST REPAIR MOLDY LOOKING WALL SURFACE IN BASEMENT AREA. 41-MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS, PROVIDE ADDITONAL SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT(MOLD/MILDEW). STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER MIDDLE EXPOSED SINK.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING TOPPINGS.
MAR 212013PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MIDDLE PREP AREA, NEXT TO COUNTER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK
MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, TO EASILY CHECK FOR RODENT ACTIVITY, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND STORE WANTED ITEMS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL TO EASILY CHECK FOR RODENT ACTIVITY, MUST REPAIR MOLDY LOOKING WALL SURFACE IN BASEMENT AREA
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SAME SINK
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS
FEB 282012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. HOT WATER IS LUKE WARM, NOT RUNNING HOT ENOUGH, READING 92'F, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TO AT LEASE 110'F, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SURFACE
MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES TO BOTH BATHROOM DOORS
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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA, MUST PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE WANTED ITEMS
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