DJ'S GYROS.

Chicago Health Dept

1161 N PULASKI RD · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2018.

Last inspected Aug 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 22

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO YHE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THIS WAS OBSERVED 6/13/2018.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK CORE

Serious Facility Condition

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-306.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU AND ON WALL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AT ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON6/13/2018.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE AND PAINT GREASE TRAP BY 9/13/2018 CORE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.13 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOPSINK ON 6/13/2018.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE BY 9/13/2018 CORE TO PRIORITY AFTER 9/13/2018 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE

JUN 13

2018

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ADJACENT TO CHEST FREEZER AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ,TREAT AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS -HAMBERGERS ECT ARE COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS DIRTY.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOADED WITH GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS SMOKED AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS. OBSERVED EXTERIOR PANEL UNDER EXTERIOR WINDOW TO BE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING AND BURNT-OUT AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT AND MISSING LIGHTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINKS DRAIN LEAKING AT DRAIN AND AT WATRER SUPPLY HOSE,OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE FOR THE ABOVE. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE AND PAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER SINK

SEP 19

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 12

2017

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO NOTED 5 LIVE FLIES INSIDE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALSO REMOVE. NOTED FAN LEADING OUTSIDE NOT SCREENED IN ALLOWING ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE TO PREVENT FURTHER PESTS PROBLEMS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,RACK, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, PIPES LEADING FROM THE WALL TO THE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN WALL VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. ALSO MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALLS AND FLOORS TO PREVENT FURTHER PESTS(MICE) ISSUES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS AND STOVES OF GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA OF DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ESPECIALLY IN THE DINNING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP, AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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MAR 28

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD THAWING IMPROPERLY AT THE 3 COMARTMENT SINK,FOUND CHICKEN WINGS SITTING IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF SINK IN STANDING WATER,INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER PROCEDURE OF THAWING FOODS MANGER VOLUNTARILY DESTROYED FOODS DURING INSPECTION ,SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH A TABLE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES,AND 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,AND MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS AND STOVES OF GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA OF DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ESPECIALLY IN THE DINNING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP, AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

SEP 10

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

DURING INSPECTION FOUND ALL THREE OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMP SINK CLOGGED. OWNER WAS ABLE TO PLUNGE THE WATER FROM THE SINKS COMPARTMENTS TO REMOVE THE STANDING WATER. THE WATER DRAINED FREELY UPON RUNNING AFTER OWNER PLUNGED IT. INSTRUCTED THAT WATER SHOULD DRAIN FREELY AT ALL TIMES AND TO HAVE THE GREASE TRAP CLEANED AND SINK RODDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OWNER HAS A RECEIPT DATED 12/13/14 FROM THE FOOD SAFETY AWARENESS @ 5569 N NORTHWEST HWY VERIFYING ENROLLMENT FOR CLASS ON 12/13/14. OWNER HAS NOT RECEIVED HIS CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED HIM THAT HE MUST FOLLOW UP TO OBTAIN HIS CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND SIDE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM DEEP FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENT FAN IN WASHROOM ON CEILING TO REMOVE DUST. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING AT WALLBASE BEHIND FIRST DEEP FREEZER. CLEAN PIPES AND CORDS ON CEILING IN FRONT AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST. SOME SHIELDS WITHOUT END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE ONE COMP SINK DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINKS SERVICED SO THAT WATER DRAINS FREELY FROM SINKS. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE. CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF BOTH THE ONE COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET IN WASHROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME THERMOMETERS NOT CONSPICUOUS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL THERMOMETERS MUST BE (SEEN) CONSPICUOUS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.

DEC 10

2014

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 2

2014

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RING THE REGISTER AND THEN HANDLED THE MONEY TWICE AND THEN MAKE SANDWICHES (GET BREAD FROM PACKAGE) AND ADDED READY TO EAT FOODS (TOMATOES,LETTUCE,ONIONS) WITH BARE HANDS AND NO WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.HAD EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD FOOD AND PROVIDE TONGS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS AND WASH HANDS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON DUTY WHILE (HAMBURGERS,ITALIAN BEEF,CHICKEN WINGS) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385393 6/11/14 NOT CORRECTED.#31-MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.#32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SOME CHEST FREEZER LIDS & LID IN POOR REPAIR ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,FOOD & PLASTIC WEAR STORAGE CONTAINERS,GARBAGE CANS,GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYERS,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,CUTTING BOARD.MUST DEFROST SOME CHEST FREEZERS.#34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED THRESHOLDS AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS,SMALL OPENINGS IN METAL DOOR AND UNDER WINDOW PANELS IN LOBBY AREA.#36-MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.#37-MUST CLEAN ENTIRE TOILET ROOM INCLUDING TOILET & SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).

Minor Sanitation

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

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SOME WOOD SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

JUN 11

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SOME CHEST FREEZER LIDS & LID IN POOR REPAIR AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,FOOD & PLASTIC WEAR STORAGE CONTAINERS,GARBAGE CANS,GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS.MUST DEFROST SOME CHEST FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED THRESHOLDS ON FRONT & REAR DOORS,SMALL OPENINGS IN METAL DOORS AND UNDER WINDOW PANELS IN LOBBY AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD & END CAPS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA

Minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ENTIRE TOILET ROOM INCLUDING TOILET&SINK

JUN 3

2014

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 45.8F.NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40F OR BELOW.(NO CITATION ISSUED).

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED TOILET & PREP AREA HAND SINK HAND WASHING FACILITIES WITH OUT HAND DRYING DEVICES.FOOD MANAGER LEFT PREMISES DURING INSPECTION TO GO TO THE STORE A FEW DOORS DOWN TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,TACO MEAT,ETC).

Critical Pest Activity

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF

OBSERVED INSIDE GARBAGE AREA IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM HALLWAY WITH 7 LARGE FILLED GARBAGE BAGS PILED UP ON FLOOR ,3 BUCKETS OF GREASE AND MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES PILED UP ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF A GROCERY CART NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.NOT ABLE TO VIEW FURNANCE AREA DUE TO EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRI ON FLOOR BLOCKING ENTRY.MUST REMOVE , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1367218 7/2/13 NOT CORRECTED #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS,TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE THICK WITH GREASE BUILD UP.#34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THRU-OUT PREMISES,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE FROM FLOOR.#35-CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI.#36-CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILD UP ON THEM.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SOME CHEST FREEZER LIDS & LID IN POOR REPAIR AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD PREP TABLE .

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,FOOD & PLASTIC WEAR STORAGE CONTAINERS,GARBAGE CANS,GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS.MUST DEFROST SOME CHEST FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED THRESHOLDS ON FRONT & REAR DOORS,SMALL OPENINGS IN METAL DOORS AND UNDER WINDOW PANELS IN LOBBY AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD & END CAPS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST CLEAN ENTIRE TOILET ROOM INCLUDING TOILET,SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN DRAIN PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN BASIN OF MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF UPPER SHELF IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDER POP STORAGE AREA.

JUL 2

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE AND DIRT AND GREASE FROM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

SEP 5

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STAINED CEILING TILE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN STORAGE AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW RUNNING HOT WATER IN ALL SINKS, MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

AUG 4

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated, labeled in reach in freezer, coolers, must date and label food items in reach in freezer, reach in coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced. Caulk, guard piece of exposed hand sink shall be replaced/repaired.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, exposed hand sink, prep table lower shelving, cooler shelving, storage shelving in front counter, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, deep fryer had excess grease, debris build up, needs detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas, rear storage rooms under pallets, shelving, and furnace/ac unit not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor in front couter area/entrance in state of disrepair(broken floor tiles, exposed raw wood/exposed cement) shall be repair/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitche storage room shall be replaced, walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas, storage rooms need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen storage areas that were missing end caps shall be provided, light shields throughout premises not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep areas, storage areas, front counter areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

SEP 8

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 10

2010

PASS 3 violations

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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED COUNTER AREA AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE AND DIRT AND GREASE FROM FLOOR VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

: 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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VIOLATION STILL PENDING

JUN 1

2010

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN AND NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAIN, OUTSIDE GROUND AREA NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI FROM GROUND AREA, MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL GREASE CONTAINERS FROM INSIDE RESTAURANT REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN AREA SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED COUNTER AREA AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO DO A DETAIL CLEANING OF ALL SURFACES

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST PROVIDE MORE LIGHT IN STORAGE BY FREEZERS AREA AND ALSO CLEAN SHIELDS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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