Chicago Health Dept
5008 N PULASKI RD · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2023.
Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
2-DOOR STAND UP SODA COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
OBSERVED HOLES ON UPPER WALL AND ON CEILING TILE ABOVE THE HAND SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL AND REPLACE CEILING TILE SHOWED MANAGER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES SHOWED MANAGER.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVER IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO HANDSWASHING SIGN POSTED AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND SHELVINGS IN SAME COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE WITH EXPIRED DATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
NO HANDSWASHING SIGN POSTED AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND SHELVINGS IN SAME COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BROKEN LID FOR THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH APPROX. 4 INCH GAP AT CORNER.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE WITH EXPIRED DATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT REQUIRED;DUE TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS A RISK 2.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE BOTTOM OF 4 DOOR PREP COOLER (BOTTOM AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.9F AND TOP AIR TEMPERATURE OF 19.6F) IN PREP/COOKING AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF PASTA AT 50.5F AND ALFREDO SAUCE AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 4 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $30.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH OFFICE TABLE INSIDE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER AROUND REAR HOT WATER TANK AND INSIDE OFFICE.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CHICKEN AT 51.4 F AND BEEF AT 52.3 F. SAID ITEMS WERE HELD INSIDE 4-DOOR REACH PIZZA COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED T CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED .BLACK GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING FROM CONTAINER UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.OBSERVED BIRDS GOING IN AND OUT THE GARBAGE CONTAINER. GROUND HAS EXCESS DEBRIS,CARDBOARDS,RAT DROPPINGS, ETC.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES AND GROUND CLEAN, TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
SPLATTED WHITE PAINT ON CONTAINERS AND ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED T CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL, HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL OTHER SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER ABOVE 110 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER, 85 F OR ABOVE, AT WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL BY 01/30/14. ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT UNDER 48 HOUR NOTICE BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAUCET HANDLE WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, storage shelving/racks, prep table(crevices) not clean need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, 3 compartment sink, and in office storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/Broken light shield ion rear kitchen area shall be replaced, light shield need cleaning.
Exdhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, prep areas, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
MUST RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING WORN OUT.
FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR AND WATER HEATER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND PEELING PAINT ON THE SAME WALLS MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN TENDERS, CHICKEN ALFREDO, SUPREME EXTRAVAGANZA PIZZA, ETC. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE CALLED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AND SHE ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER 35 MINUTES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT AND MUST BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER.
MUST RECAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT.
FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR AND WATER HEATER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. NEED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WASHROOM. MISSING CEILING COVER. CEILING VENT COVER WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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