Chicago Health Dept
5311 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2015.
10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2015.
Last inspected Sep 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.
ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN DUATY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH 4"LONG AND 2" HIGH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OWNER ADMITTED SHE IS ADMINISTERING PEST CONTROL MEASURES HERSELF. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS.
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH COVER NOT SECURE. INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOOKED FULL AND UNCLEAN. EMPTY AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND SEAL. ENSURE GREASE TRAP IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN WITH UNORGANIZED EXCESS COMPUTER EQUIPMENT. ORGANIZE AND STORE EQUIPMENT IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT LEAD TO INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHTOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,MUST ORGANIZE AND MANTAIN PREMISES
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR IN REAR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHTOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,MUST ORGANIZE AND MANTAIN PREMISES
FOODS NOT OF SOUND SOURCE NOT FRESH OR WHOLESOME. FOUND 12- TWENTY POUND ICE CREAM (HAND DIPPED) CONTAINERS WITH A VARIETY SPOILED ICE CREAM INSIDE THEM,12 SPOILED FROZEN BANANAS,2- TWO LBS CONTAINERS OF SPOILED YOGURT, FIVE POUND CONTAINER OF SPOILED CUERITOS, FIFTY ICE CREAM BARS AND FRUIT ICE CREAM BARS THAT WERE MELTED AND REFROZEN.CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(B. EMPLOYEE DISPOSED AND DENATURED ALL THE FOOD. COST ABOUT 400 DOLLORS.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM, SANDWICHES), AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
DIPPERWELL, SINKS THRU-OUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING MOTORS AND COVERS UNITS NOT CLEAN. ALSO THE TWO REACH IN DISPLAY FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. THE LARGE ICE CREAM MAKING MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS SCUM FLOATING ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LIQUID SOLUTION AND CLEAN ANS SANITIZE THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
MUST SEAL CRACK IN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,COUNTER BEHIND SERVICE ,BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR COMPUTER STORAGE AREA. MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM, PREP SANDWICHES), NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
DIPPERWELL IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
DIPPERWELL, SINKS THRU-OUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING MOTORS AND COVERS UNITS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALSO IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
CLUTTER IN REAR (CAR BENCH, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES). INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.PROVIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO HOLD VARIOUS COLD ITEMS.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LABEL PALETES WITH CORRECT INFO (NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING OUT LET COVER IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED GLASS ON BOTH REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL CRACK IN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR COMPUTER STORAGE AREA. MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT REAR SIDE DOOR,RODENT PROOF ALL DOOR LEADING TO OUTER OPENINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES.
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELS & END CAPS.
Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & REAR PREP AREA.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.PROVIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO HOLD VARIOUS COLD ITEMS.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS WIDE OPEN DUE TO TRASH PILED ABOVE RIM OF DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE TRASH AND KEEP LIDS TIGHT FITTING.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LABEL PALETES WITH CORRECT INFO (NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING OUT LET COVER IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED GLASS ON BOTH REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL CRACK IN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR COMPUTER STORAGE AREA. MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT REAR SIDE DOOR,RODENT PROOF ALL DOOR LEADING TO OUTER OPENINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELS & END CAPS.
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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & REAR PREP AREA.
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