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Chicago Health Dept

5216 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2012.

3 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2012.

Last inspected Aug 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 29
2012
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine . cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Cooler shelving need cleaning.

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

Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen area under counter need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Peeling paint in 2nd floor bathrooms(woman's) had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Light shields in bathrooms, storage areas, 1st floor, 2nd floor not clean, need cleaning.

JUL 25
2011
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving(1st floor)not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Floor in rear storage areas, and by ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in 3r floor kitchen shall be replaced/repair.

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

Light shields were missing in 1st floor kitchen prep area by 3 compartment sink, shall be provided.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in bar areas, kitchen areas need detailed cleaning(crevices).

JUN 14
2010
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING VENT INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR ,WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER ON THE 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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