AUG 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2296 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 8, 2017 · passed with conditions
6 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 6 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 118.5F-122.5F LOCATED IN A FOOD PREP AREA. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD DISCARDED COST IS $370. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 292016FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2016
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK BACK FLOWING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT, 20 MICE DROPPING BY THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 30 BEHIND AND UNDER ALL SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND 10 UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS; INSIDE OF OVEN, UNDER BURNERS AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE OLD RODENT DROPPINGS AND DIRT DEBRIS ALONG ALL THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BACK YARD AREA WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN ALL AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL VENT NEAR WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP). REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, IN PREP, AND OFFICE AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.
AUG 122013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND 2 DOOR OVEN CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND HEATER CLOSET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO REPAIR WALL OUTSIDE THE MENS ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT/ AND HEATER CLOSET REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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APR 102013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS AND TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES. REPAIR LEAK FROM COMPRESSOR INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REMOVE BUCKET INSIDE OF UNIT CATCHING WATER THAT IS LEAKING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD CANOPY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSET. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN THE CENTER UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN CORNER OF KITCHEN; REMOVE OR STORE IN BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER IN KITCHEN.
AUG 152012FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2012
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND UNDER THE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVES, SEVERAL ACTIVE MOUSE HARBORAGES WERE FOUND IN THE STORAGE AREA BASE BOARDS AND NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPTS FROM 2012 WERE FOUND IN THE LOG BOOK. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY/INFESTATION, SEAL ALL POSSIBLE RODENT HOLES AND HARBORAGES AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UPDATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IS DIRTY AND HAS A LOOSE GASKET; CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE DOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY WITH RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE PERIMETER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.
JUL 142011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE FRONT DOOR, SIDE DOOR AND BACK DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCRED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND CALL A PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE DOORS TO THE FUNNACE CLOSET AND UTILITY CLOSET LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT,PANS STORAGE SHELVES COUNTERS, ECT
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. PROVIDE TILE IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND UNTILIT ROOM. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT AND PAINT THEM.
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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT AND OVER HEAD HEATING PIPES.
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