JUL 30
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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3423 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 30, 2014 · passed
2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
13
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOM DOOR EAST SIDE OF PREMISES NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION ON WEST SIDE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/ MAINTAIN.
SEP 192013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed mice droppings-approximately 30 behind kitchen multi-use storage shelvings along north wallbase at basement food prep area. Front entry door has 1/4" gap at left bottom corner,rear door bottom right corner.Also,live fruit flies behind bar counter. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Also, establishment does have pest control logbook on premises. Instructed to remove all rodent activity and have licensed pest control service premises and provide logbook with all required documents include a map locator indicating all pest control services are provided for this food establishment. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.ASLSO,MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SIDES OF HOT COOKINNG EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC. REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTING IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ITEMS KEP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
JUN 232010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES AT 54.6F, CORN BISQUE AT 46.0F, GAZPACHO AT 45.5F, STUFFING AT 44.7F, CRAB SALAD AT 44.2F, CHILAQUILES AT 46.4F, CAESAR DRESSING AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 45# OF FOOD WORTH $55. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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