Chicago Health Dept
5324 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
8 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Nov 2023.
Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFORST
OBSERVED ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INTO HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AT DISH WASHING MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH BROKEN WEATHER STRIP 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. -
KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. -
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS WITH DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND SHELVINGS WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN. -
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT NORTH HAND SINK INSIDE THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. -
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. - -
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN. -
FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS NEAR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURE AND TO MAINTAIN. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AT DISH WASHING MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 52.0 F.MENTIONED COOLER IS COMPLETELY EMPTY NO TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLER AT THIS TIME.THE COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION--ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED YOU CAN FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR E-MAIL: CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH BROKEN WEATHER STRIP 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS WITH DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND SHELVINGS WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT NORTH HAND SINK INSIDE THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. -
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS NEAR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURE AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING END CAPS ON THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. OR REPLACE WITH SOLID LIGHT SHIELD.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2116254 DATED 11/27/17. #32- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR 2 ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING END CAPS ON THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. OR REPLACE WITH SOLID LIGHT SHIELD .
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR 2 ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN OVERHEAD CEILING OVER THE ICE MACHINE OR RELOCATE TO KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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