CITYGROUNDS INC.

Chicago Health Dept

507 W DICKENS AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

11 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 22

2018

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST TRUE FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 4

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST TRUE FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 18

2016

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 7

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Pest Activity

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Serious Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 1

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Other

* 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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 23

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED

NOV 12

2013

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 4

2013

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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 26

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

JAN 26

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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