SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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633 N CICERO AVE · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 28, 2022 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Aug 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 28
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN GASKET SEALS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CURVE OF THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

JUN 29
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN GASKET SEALS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CURVE OF THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

JAN 19
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW EXSPOSED SHELVING UNIT IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE DUCKBOARDS COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 31
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVE, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE APRONS, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND DISINFECTANT TO KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN ZIPLOC BAGS INSIDE DEEP FREEZERS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOOD STORED OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSEVERVED POTS, PANS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED FOR AIR DRYING. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE INVERTED TO APPROPRIATELY DRY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TOOLS, GRILLS, CHAIRS, ETC STORED IN ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH LARGE HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE ACCREDITED BY ANSI.

AUG 26
2021
FAILED
12 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVE, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE APRONS, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND DISINFECTANT TO KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT PREP/DISH HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN ZIPLOC BAGS INSIDE DEEP FREEZERS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOOD STORED OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR NEAR PREP AREA NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TOP AND BOTTOM OPENINGS OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR CASH REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSEVERVED POTS, PANS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED FOR AIR DRYING. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE INVERTED TO APPROPRIATELY DRY.

CRITICALOther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM RUNNING FROM FAUCET. NO WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MAINTENANCE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TOOLS, GRILLS, CHAIRS, ETC STORED IN ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH LARGE HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE ACCREDITED BY ANSI.

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