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4749 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
9 of 15 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 262022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND ON PREP TABLES/EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
FOUND A DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILD FALLING OFF THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
NOV 52020FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS, WITH DEEP GROVES IN THEM, IN PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED LIQUID POOLING INSIDE 2 DOOR / OPEN TOP PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. MUST KEEP ALL SURFACES CLEAN AND DRY.
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WOOD SHELVES IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. LIQUID SLOWLY DRAINS WHEN DRAIN STOPPER REMOVED, AND LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER LEFT BASIN, ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR LEAK. MUST REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT WASTE WATER PROPERLY DRAINS FROM ALL BASINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER (1ST FREEZER ON THE LEFT). MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF WALL SEPARATING PREP AREA FROM AREA WITH FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN CEILING IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, AND IN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP. MUST MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVER IN RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED DEAD BUGS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP CLEAN.
NOV 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOM AND MOP SINK. CLEAN BOTH SIDES OF THE WASHROOM DOOR.
CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
JUN 152017PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR CHEST FREEZERS,BROKEN FRONT WINDOW
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNUSED FRYER CABINETS IN REAR AREA,MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOOD STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN LOBBY AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LOBBY AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LIGHT SHIELDS,HOOD & FILTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK
MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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JUN 62017FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS,MICROWAVE TABLE,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,BREAD RACK,ON PALLETS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR CHEST FREEZERS,BROKEN FRONT WINDOW.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNUSED FRYER CABINETS IN REAR AREA,MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOOD STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN LOBBY AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LOBBY AREA.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LIGHT SHIELDS,HOOD & FILTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES.
MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
JUN 132016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT BOX FREEXER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN, CLEAN FRONT UNUSED STEAMER. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CUTTING BOARD/OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN SPOTS IN POOR REPAIR/NOT STABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE WALLS THRU OUT PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING/REPAINTING , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA, AND REAR OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
OCT 62015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN.
SEP 282015FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-2-14. INSPECTION # 1385363. VIOLATION (30) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD, VIOLATION (31) MUST INVERT ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS, AND VIOLATION (32) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL CHEST FREEZERS,PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN.
JUN 22014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL CHEST FREEZERS,PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL NEXT TO MOPSINK.
MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL TILE IN TOILETROOM & AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,UPPER WALL TRIM IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & DOORS.
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
JAN 72013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAINT CHIPPING WOOD SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA
MUST PROVIDE FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER
MUST REPAIR BLINKING LIGHT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT
APR 182012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace missing and damaged floor tile and detail clean under and behind equipment.
Walls not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint walls behind cooking equipment. Must seal openings along bottom of wallbase.
Faucet not maintained on three compartment sink. Instructed to repair faucet at neck to prevent leak.
Unnecessary articles in storage room Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
APR 112011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER. NOTED PIZZA PUFF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.4, HOT DOG AT 45.8, POLISH DOG AT 47.2, CUCUMBER SAUCE AT 46.2F, ROAST BEEF AT 48.1F. PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $55.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 192010FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NOTED AROUND CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, FIX/SEAL.-----MUST FIX LOOSE MOP SINK AND SEAL.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE PREP SHELVES NEXT TO FRYER WITH DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK (NOTED WITH HEAVY SOAP BUILD-UP).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS BY SODA STORAGE AREA.-----MUST CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE NEXT TO MOP SINK.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NOTED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT SHIELD WITH TAPE AROUND ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND FIX PROPERLY.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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