FEB 10
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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1626 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 10, 2017 · passed
Passed all 9 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REPLACE BROKEN LIDS AND HEAT WARPED CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS THAT CAN NO LONGER BE EASILY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD ALONG THE CEILING IN THE FRONT OF THE KITCHEN AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 282016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES GOING INTO THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DEC 102015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED BEANS 190.7F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537252 ON 4-23-15 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST BE PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND CABINETS IN BAR AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA(SLOW DRAINING).
APR 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEANS 150.8F PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES ON EXPOSED SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER. STORE ALL STOCK, SODA DISPENSER UNITS, ETC OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED BY 7-23-15.
AUG 52014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and provide missing ice bin cover at bar ice bin. Missing fan guard at kitchen 1 door cooler must provide and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Remove dusts accumulations on ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms,walls behind the dry storage shelvings in the basement must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.Seal openings at ceiling same area and ceilings throughout the kitchen areas not clean,must clean and maintain remove foods splashed.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Remove cluttered conditions throughout the basement areas due to potential pest harborage.
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JUN 262014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR TOP COVER OF SAID ICE MACHINE IS MISSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVER AS REQUIRED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and provide missing ice bin cover at bar ice bin. Missing fan guard at kitchen 1 door cooler must provide and maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
The following requires a detail cleaning hood/filters above cooking equipments,exterior surfaces of grease trap box beneath the 3 compartment sink,sides of cooking equipments,interior bottom compartment of deep fryer.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Remove dusts accumulations on ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms,walls behind the dry storage shelvings in the basement must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.Seal openings at ceiling same area and ceilings throughout the kitchen areas not clean,must clean and maintain remove foods splashed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Some Light bulbs in the kitchen areas are not shielded,Light bulbs must be shielded and clean light shields throughout the kitchen areas.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
No thermometer inside the walk-in-cooler,instructed to provide and maintain visible thermometers inside all refrigeration units.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Remove cluttered conditions throughout the basement areas due to potential pest harborage.
JUL 192013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYER IN REAR PREP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
NOV 212011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED. REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND IN DINING AREA ON SECOND FLOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE TWO BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD FOR THAT SET OF LIGHTS.
MAY 62010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
OBSERVED BROWNISH-COLORED SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN ICE MACHINE-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF REAR BASEMENT DOOR.
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. WALLS LEADING INTO BASEMENT MUST BE FINISHED AND RE-PAINTED. MUST PROVIDE WALL COVINGS(BASES) ALONG ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN BASEMENT.
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