Chicago Health Dept
5606 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
12 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Feb 2021.
Last inspected Feb 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
5-204.11-INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/COFFEE PREP WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/COFFEE PREP WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE FRONT WALL ELECTRONIC DISPLAY MENU AND PAPER MENUS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROX 1/4" INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE ON NORTH WALL ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE RACK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2370090 DATED:05/04/2020 37- 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (EG SALT, SUGAR, RICE, FLOOR ETC). Aug 4, 2020 55- 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE DINING AREA. Aug 4, 2020 56- 6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. Aug 4, 2020 57- 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Aug 4, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/4/21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (05/04/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW. TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (EG SALT, SUGAR, RICE, FLOOR ETC).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE DINING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE OR INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER WHICH MAY BE A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHT SHIELD AT FOOD PREP/3-COMP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL CAPS ON SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMP INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 45.8F, 1/2 LB; PICO DE GALLO AT 69.0F, 1 LB; TONGUE AT 46,8F, 1 1/2 LB; CHORIZO AT 56.0F, 1 1/2 LB; AND SHRIMP AT 56.0F, 2 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $350.00.
EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. SIDE OF THE DOOR WITH I/4 OF AN INCH GAP AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS,BOWLS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES UPPER AND LOWER SHELVE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND CLOSE TO THE REACH IN TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR, MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE
DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLE UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FRONT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING,
LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT PREP AREA AND CEILING VENTS ABOVE CASH REGISTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 04/28/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1537412, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN OR ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA OR REPLACE. 41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING,
WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
NO END CAPS ON LIGHTS REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN OR ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning, floor in rear kitchen area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, and bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.
MUST LABEL ALL WHITE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR BOTTOM SHELVINGS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY BOTTOMS OF SHELVINGS NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS IN NEED FOR DETAIL CLEANING.ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FREEZER AND CLEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.
MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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