Chicago Health Dept
1642 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2016.
Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SWING DOOR BETWEEN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA,BROKEN NEED TO BE REPLACE.
EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP).
REPAIR SLOW DRAINING SINK IN WASHROOM.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS, PANS, AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON DRAINING RACK ON TOP OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE UTENSILS AND STORE INVERTED IN SANITARY MANNER.
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE WAASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Previous serious violation not corrected: report #1277654, 01-15-2013: #19-Grease box not provided or maintained on premises. Observed three 5 gallon containers in rear on ground with waste grease around containers. Instructed that premises must provide waste grease receptables for establishment. Critical citation issued 7-42-090. Manager provided contract at end of inspection for grease box.
Gasket not maintained on rear 2 door cooler. Instructed to replace worn gasket.
Exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ceiling and light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all cover and replace damaged ceiling tile in prep area.
Unnecessary articles stored in utility closet. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
Grease box not provided or maintained or premises. Observed three 5 gallon containers in rear outside on ground with waste grease around containers. Instructed that premises must provided proper waste grease receptacle for establishment. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
No Certified Food Manager on premises or Certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods-Steak at 140.0 F is being prepared and served. Instructed that a city of chicago certificate original must on posted and manager on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation isued 7-38-012.
Gasket not maintained on rear 2 door cooler. Instructed to replace worn gasket.
Exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ceiling and light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all cover and replace damaged ceiling tile in prep area.
Unnecessary articles stored in utility closet. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,AND A BARRIER IS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.ALSO SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE REAR AREAS.
DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,MOP SINK MUST BE MADE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING THIS INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED I.E. WATER SEEPING THROUGH FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ONTO LEFT COMPARTMENT WHEN IS FILLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY A LIGHT WELD TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH SAID SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,AND A BARRIER IS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.ALSO SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE REAR AREAS.
DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,MOP SINK MUST BE MADE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WALKING INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING THIS INSPECTION.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO MOP SINK ON SITE MUST PROVIDE
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