AUG 24
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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6140 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 24, 2011 · passed
2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 MONTHS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Coolers, utensils, sinks, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Sink stoppers not provided for both three compartment sinks. Instructed to provided stoppers for each sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Drainline not provided for soda dispenser. Instructed to install drainlines for soda dispenser holders.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
AUG 162011PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Reach-in cooler in prep area thats storing potentially hazardous foods at 49.8 F. Instructed that internal temperature of cooler must mantain 40 f or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found various potentially hazardous foods- 16 lbs of various soups and sauces inside cooler at 52.3 F to 59.1 F, Cooked chicken breast at 52.7 F and Breaded chicken at 52.3 F. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $30 16 lbs. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded.
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
Source of cross contamination found with ice machine. Interior ice machine has build-up of black and pink slimmy substance thats on parts of ice machine that mades and stores fresh ice. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all parts of ice machine. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on ice machine.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Coolers, utensils, sinks, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Sink stoppers not provided for both three compartment sinks. Instructed to provided stoppers for each sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Drainline not provided for soda dispenser. Instructed to install drainlines for soda dispenser holders.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
NOV 102010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
NOV 22010FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2010
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED,FOUND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY,BLACK MOLD ON WALLS,TUBES AND CONNECTION TOUCHING ICE WATER ,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,TAGGED ICE MACHINE ,ICE DISCARDED,INSTRUCTED MUST CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING,SANITIZING ICE MACHINE ;MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR RECEIPT OR LICENSE/SERVICE REPORT,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED MUST BE CONTRACTED WITH A PEST CONTROL COMPANY,GIVEN 5 DAYS 11-09-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED OR INVERTED ,MUST BE STORED PROPERLY
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.INTERIOR COOLER MUST BE CLEAN; EXTERIOR CAPPUCCINO MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE CLEAN/OR MUST REPLACE
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA
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