D-4 RESTAURANT.
5806 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
14 of 19 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 132025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 132024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS SHIELDS END COVERS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING END CAPS FOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
OCT 172023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 162022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS LOCATED IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
OBSERVED STORAGE AREA IN REAR WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.
JUL 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN PUBLIC BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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AUG 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
MUST INVERT PLATES AND UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND POTS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
JAN 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38.005
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
NOTED EMPLOYEE HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN DURING FOOD PREPARATION. MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED NO PRESENTS OF COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LADY'S BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN ESTABLISHMENT REAR PREP ROOM AND SHELVES, AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
OBSERVED THAT REAR PREP ROOM LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JAN 242018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
EXCESSIVE DUST ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ON FLOOR STAND MIXER, CEILING FAN ABOVE THE DOUGH PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN ALL
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
MAR 292017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE MENS BATHROOM DRY STORAGE.
NOTED NO LIGHTING AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PIZZA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 202016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61.4F. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED 10LBS OF VEAL AT 70.2 F VALUED AT $40 AND 5 LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 58F VALUED $10. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
LONG STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE PURCHASED IN ORDER TO TAKE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCT.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITHIN ICE MACHINE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 12015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed). kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under oven not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls by prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
MAY 12015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
Cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection
SEP 252014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS IN THE BASEMENT AT WALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT.
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/REPAINT FROM THE WALLS AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR FRAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE SMALL OFFICE LIKE SPACE ACROSS FROM THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE AT FOOD PREP AREAS.
MAR 102014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR CLUTTERED AT ROOM ADJAENT TO EXIT SIGN (SHOES, CARDBOARD BOXEX, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
JUN 192013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
RAW WOOD FRAMES AND RAW WOOD SHELF IN PIZZA PREP AREA ,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
OPEN WALL BEHIND THE SIDE DOOR FRAME IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED UNUSED FLAT GRILL STORED OUTSIDE BY THE GARAGE WALL WITH WATER ON TOP ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
DEBRIS, DUST AND BROKEN CHIPS OF WOOD STORED INSIDE THE OPENINGS UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALUMINUM FOIL IS USED TO COVER WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SAID AREA.
SOME OF THE END CAPS ARE MISSING FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN PIZZA PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO ONE IS WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
FEB 32012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER. ALSO BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR NEEDS LABEL.
MUST REMOVE GREASE AND RUST ON THE LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF THE GREASE BOX AND REPAINT.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNERS IN THE GAME MACHINE AREA, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
CLUTTER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE FOUND INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE BAR).
DEC 32010FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Must provide exposed to bar prep area per code.
Found observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed door had 1/4inch gap on bottom of door. rear exit door also not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning, front counter cabinet shelving, cooler shelving need cleaning.
Floors in kitchen, bar areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt. storage areas by hot water heater need cleaning.
Ceiling tiles that were stained, shall be repair, replaced.
Damaged light shields in kitchen shall be replaced, light shields that were missing end caps shall be provided.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, bathrooms need cleaning.
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