DINER GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

1635 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2020.

Last inspected Jun 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN FOOD MANAGER SANITATION COURSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Serious Facility Condition

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED TRAY OF RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW BEEF PATTIES IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RAW BEEF SHOULD ALWAYS BE STORED OVER RAW CHICKEN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REARRANGED STORING. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU (EGGS, BURGERS, STEAK). MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER.". PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

DURING INSPECTION, OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN UNISEX BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER BATHROOM MUST HAVE A SUPPLY OF TOILET PAPER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON APRIL 19, 2019, REPORT #2285468. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).

APR 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED BOTH FOOD HANDLERS IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED ONE COOK WASHING HANDS IN THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER HANDLING RAW BEEF. THEN A DIFFERENT COOK WASHING HANDS IN THE REAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING MUST BE PERFORMED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BOTH COOKS WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES WHEN NEEDED. ONE COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT CHEESE TO TOP PREPARED FOODS. ANOTHER COOK HANDLE READY TO EAT BREADS AND BUNS FOR SANDWICHES, READY TO EAT LETTUCE, PICKLES AND TOMATOES FOR SANDWICHES. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND MUST NOT HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED A RAW EGG SOILED SMALL BOWL USED FOR SCRAMBLING RAW EGGS SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY TO EAT TOMATOES AND PICKLES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TOP PORTION PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE ALL RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PRINTED MENU, INFORM AND DISCLOSE ALL SUCH FOODS ON BOTH MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE REAR MOP CLOSET. SHELVING MUST ALLOW FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND CLEANING.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, OLD EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CRATES. MUST CLEAR AREA AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 26

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 14

2018

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUR DRAWER COOLERS UNDER THE FLAT GRILL NOT TURNED ON,INSTRUCTED TO TURN IT ON AND MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HAND WASHING SINK AT WEST FRONT PREP AREA NOT LOCATED TO RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT AREA FOOD ,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED AT MIDDLE OF FRONT COUNTER TOP,TO BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE SWEPT DUE TO EXCESS DEBRIS.WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE DANDLING FROM UNIT AND ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCORDING TO SANITIZE SOLUTION USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

AT REAR PREP AREA A TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS INSTALL TO WASH POTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. COMPARTMENT MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO IMMERSE SAID POTS.MUST BE INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL/CAULKING AROUND HOODS FRONT AND REAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

NOV 10

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED NO HOT OR TEMPER WATER AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN 57.9F. MANAGER TURN ON THE HOT WATER VALVE THAT WAS TURNED OFF. HOT WATER NOW AVAILABLE TEMPERATURE OF 95.6F. INSTRUCTRUTED MANAGER TO HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATUION FANS INSIDE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAP IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR HALLWAY TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

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MAR 10

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGEARTION UNITS AT FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CKEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 18

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIFED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

MAY 11

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1497907 DATED ON 10/17/14 NOT CORRECTED-#32 THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN, IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE AND MAINTAIN SINK, #38 FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN FAUCET COMPONENTS. THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT SLOW DRAINING ALSO FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIFED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

OCT 17

2014

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN, IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND THE MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP SOILED WITH SPLASH/FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A CIRCULAR CUTOUT ON THE WEST WALL OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN FAUCET COMPONENTS.

MAR 5

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PER PREVIOUS REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2014 THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER STILL HAS NO DOORS, REPLACE THE DUMPSTER DOORS WITH TIGHT FITTING DOORS. A REPRESENTITIVE OF REPUBLIC WASTE CO. HAS EMAILED A LETER STATING THAT THE DOOR REPLACMENT WAS REQUESTED AND A TECHNICIAN HAS BEEN DISPATCHED A WILL HAVE THE DOORS REPLACE WITHIN THE HOUR. SUPRERVISOR NOTIFIED AND CONSULTED.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

SEE VIOLATION # 14.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE HAS A OPEN GAP AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE METAL FLASHING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR PREP TABLE IS DIRTY AND HAS GAPS AT THE BOTTOM THAT CAN HARBOR PESTS, CLEAN AND SEAL THE EDGES OF THIS AREA.

FEB 21

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS NO DOORS, REPLACE THE DUMPSTER DOORS WITH TIGHT FITTING DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE REAR WOOD CUTTING TABLE AREA IS STAINED, THE STEAM TABLE LIDS HAVE YELLOW DEPOSITS ON TOP AND THE MILK SHAKE MACHINE AREA IS DIRTY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE HAS A OPEN GAP AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE METAL FLASHING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR PREP TABLE IS DIRTY AND HAS GAPS AT THE BOTTOM THAT CAN HARBOR PESTS, CLEAN AND SEAL THE EDGES OF THIS AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE BATHROOM SINK HAS SLOW RUNNING WATER FLOW, REPAIR THE SINK.

APR 1

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

NOV 30

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITHOUT SANITIZER IN FINAL RINSE WATER. DIRTY DISHES BEING WASHED IN WASH SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-3-10 NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, UNDER BOTH THREE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS, UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN WITH OPEN CREVICES. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAP IN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR HALLWAY TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

MAR 8

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 0 violations

FEB 3

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND FRESH EGGS STORED UNDER FRONT COUNTER,AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 58.6F, AND 60F.FRESH EGGS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.(90 EACH EGGS), VALUE $5. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60443-10

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, IN REAR PREP AREA(SINK WAS FULL OF CLEANING MATERIALS AND POT);FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS, ALSO HOT AND COLD WATER DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH WATER FLOW.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HAND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TAGGED"HELD FOR INSPECTION" FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK , INSTRUCTED TO USE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK ,WHICH ITEMS WAS REMOVED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60443-10. FAX A LETTER WHEN SINK IS FIXED.(FAX #312-746-4240)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN RUSTY RUBBER GASKET IN ICE CREAM CHEST FREZEER.REPLACE RUSTY BLADE FROM CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.REMOVE BUILD UP ICE INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED AT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, ALSO PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ON CEILING IN REAR PREP ARE AND FRONT STORAGE AREA.

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