APR 24
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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COSTELLO'S SANDWICHES.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
4647 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 24, 2015 · passed
7 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING SURFACES NOT CLEAN, STAINED CEILING TILE NEEDS REPLACED, AND WALL NEEDS CLEAN/REPAINT,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
APR 162015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2015
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL COMPARTMENTS, ONLY REACHING MIDDLE SINK, USING DISH SOLUTION TUBING TO PUT WATER IN OTHER COMPARTMENTS, BUT MANUALLY ADDING SANITATION SOLUTION AND DETERGENT FOR DISH WASHING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING SURFACES NOT CLEAN, STAINED CEILING TILE NEEDS REPLACED, AND WALL NEEDS CLEAN/REPAINT,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
DEC 22014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FILTER ABOVE OVEN, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES UNUDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTAT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN.
MAY 152014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXHAUST HOOD, SINKS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE AND LIGHT COVER NOT MAINTAINED NEAR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVER. WALLS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SINKS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUL 182013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVING UNITS. CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICER, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DARK MOLD LIKE ON WALLS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING TOWEL IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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NOV 142012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2012
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. (ALL FOOD CONTAINERS HAS DATE ONLY).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EMPLOYEES WASHBOWL SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK, AND VENTS INSIDE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR. WALL VENT BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SOUTH WALL OF THE DINING AREA,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK, AND VENTS INSIDE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR. WALL VENT BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SOUTH WALL OF THE DINING AREA,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 62012FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2012
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 248292 DATED 6/22/10. #38-PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IN REGARDS TO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. (ALL FOOD CONTAINERS HAS DATE ONLY).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EMPLOYEES WASHBOWL SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMNENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER; BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK, AND VENTS INSIDE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR. WALL VENT BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SOUTH WALL OF THE DINING AREA,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 292010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION REPORT #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION REPORT #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION REPORT #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
JUN 232010PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2010
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 6.22.10.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 6.22.10.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
VIOLATION CORRECTED 6.22.10.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
JUN 222010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER HAD A AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.1 DEGREES F. THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.7 DEGREES. BOTH UNITS CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED IN VIOLATION #3. ALSO NOTED CONDENSATION ABOVE UNPROTECTED FOODS IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNITS REPAIRED AND CONTROL CONDENSATION. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION # 62702-11.
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. FOUND A VARIETY OF CHEESES, WHOLE TURKEY (SMOKED AND COOKED), CAPICOLA, PASTRAMI, HAM IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER (NOTED IN VIOLATION # 2) FROM 45.9 - 50.2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE AND DESTROY. MANAGER COMPLIED. FOUND A ASSORTMENT OF SLICED MEATS AND CHEESE NOTED ABOVE AS WELL AS PASTA, POTATO SALAD AND SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.9 - 60.1 IN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER NOTED IN VIOLATION # 2. TOTAL WEIGHT 309 LBS, VALUE $ 928. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION # 62702-11
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PINK, MOLD LIKE SUBSANCE ON INTERIOR ICE SHOOT OF COLA DISPENSER, IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNIT CLEANED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #62703-11
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING PIPE IN BASEMENT OFFICE. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IN REGARDS TO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR 2 BURNER UNITS IN REAR OF PREP AREA OR REMOVE UNIT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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. REMOVE OLD PREP COOLER FROM OUTSIDE REAR.
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