NOV 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CITYGROUNDS INC.
BEAT. 42/100
507 W DICKENS AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 18, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE POSTED, (11/4/2019). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, (AVOCADO) PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED UNCOVERED PASTRIES BEING STORED/DISPLAYED ON THE FRONT COUNTER FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER PASTRIES AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
JUN 222018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST TRUE FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRI ON WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1DOOR MILK COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEE MST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPING OR SERVING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 42017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEATS, EGGS ,ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST TRUE FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE TRUE FREEZER AND COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN EXTERIOR STAINS FROM ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR PEELING CEILING PAINT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OCT 72016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY FOR SALE.OBSERVED A PLATE OF 11- ASSORTED PASTRIES NOT COVERED ON FRONT COUNTER WITH APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON PASTRIES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS COVER AND PROTECT FOOD DURING DISPLAY.APPX. 3LBS.$44 (SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 3- LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND UPPER CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA,1ST & 2ND FL.DINING AREA,HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT AND AROUND GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/7/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1931942 6/1/16 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH NAME,ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.#34-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT MOPSINK CLOSET.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA BEHIND PREP COOLER,UPPER ARCH IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT DOOR,OPENINGS AROUND WALL OUTLET UNDER WINDOW ON 2ND FL.MUST PROVIDE A CCESS PANEL FOR OPENING IN CEILING IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR VENTILATION UNIT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILETROOM.#41-MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.MUST MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD ON DOOR OF SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD & DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH UPPER WINDOW TRIM IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER ON 2ND FL. DINING AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OF BOXES,CHEMICALS ON LEDGE IN CORNER OF BASEMENT
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JUN 12016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED 11/23/15.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.MUST POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA BEHIND UNUSED PREP COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND CHAIRS NEAR FRONT DOOR,UPPER ARCH AT FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,OPENING AROUND WALLOUT LET UNDER WINDOW ON 2ND FL.MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL FOR OPENING IN CEILING IN 1ST. FL. PREP AREA NEAR VENTILATION UNIT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 23
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED GLASS CLEANER IMPROPERLY BEING USED FOR SANITIZATION. MANAGER WAS TOLD THAT GLASS CLEANER WAS UNACCEPTABLE AND PURCHASED A GALLON OF BLEACH DURING INSPECTION. BLEACH MUST BE USED AT 50 -100 PPM OF CHLORINE TO SANITIZE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SLICER, AND ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING STORED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING IN WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CELAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
NOV 122013PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 12
2013
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
NOV 42013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 07/26/12 REPORT# 1234329 NOT CORRECTED. (37)MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT.TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
JUL 262012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
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