SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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5451 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 24, 2016 · passed

7 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COVING AT THE WALL BASE NEAR THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN PREP AREA

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,CLEAN FILTERS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER OF HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS IN WASHROOM AND IN PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MAR 25
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ONE SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR CEILING IN WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WHEN WATER RUNS; REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK.

MAR 18
2015
FAILED
10 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/25/2014: #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. #34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. #35 NOTED HOLES, OPENING AND LOOSE WALL COVING MUST SEAL ALL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR IN THE CENTER OF THE FLOOR; REPAIR FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM, WASHROOM AND UNDER SINKS.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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

ONE SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR CEILING IN WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED.

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

LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM LIGHTS IN AREA BY THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND ONE PREP TABLE; PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR TWO SETS OF LIGHTS.

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

THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN; REPAIR OR REPLACE DEVICE.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WHEN WATER RUNS; WATER IS LEAKING INTO A BUCKET PROVIDED UNDER THE SINK; REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER THE SINK. TOILET IN THE WASHROOM NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN TOILET. DRAIN STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE; PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS.

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

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING UNFOLDED CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON TOP OF THE MOP BUCKET NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK IN THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY OR TO INSTALL A MOP RACK FOR PROPER HANGING.

NOV 25
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

NOTED HOLES, OPENING AND LOOSE WALL COVING. MUST SEAL ALL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

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

MUST REMOVE LITER FROM REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

JAN 21
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXPOSE HAND SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS ,CRACKS AND CREVIVES.

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

LIGHTING IS DIM NEAR THREE CONPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING .

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MAR 25
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS AND THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. MUST CLEAN UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,WALL VENTS,MOP SINK BASIN,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DISH RACK,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.MUST DEFROST FREEZER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SURFACE THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER & BEHIND EQUIP. AND IN CORNERS.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES AND WALL PANEL.

NOV 2
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER & PREP TABLES,FOIL FROM SAME.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,WALL VENTS,MOP SINK BASIN,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DISH RACK,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.MUST DEFROST FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEALALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES & WALL PANEL,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM,IN TOILET ROOM & PREP AREA,SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

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

Inspector Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK & PIPE HAND SINK.

OCT 26
2011
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS AT MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM & OPEN POISON SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,HOT WATER TANK,3- COMP SINK.ALSO INTERIOR BASEMENT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING & LOOSE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR & REPAIR THRESHOLD.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/26/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER & PREP TABLES,FOIL FROM SAME.

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,WALL VENTS,MOP SINK BASIN,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DISH RACK,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.MUST DEFROST FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEALALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES & WALL PANEL,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM,IN TOILET ROOM & PREP AREA,SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

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

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK & HAND SINK.

MINORSanitation
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 ELEVATE & ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA & IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

NOV 16
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 SURFACE THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER & BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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