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Chicago Health Dept

5659 N CENTRAL AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2015.

Last inspected May 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 12

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FRONT PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Minor Facility Condition

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

ICE CAPS NOT PROVIDED ON LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

OCT 28

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE 2 SWINGING DOORS LEADING TO THE REAR KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE SURFACE OF THE VENT AT THE WINDOW IN THE RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE TO BE RUSTY AND WITH PEELING PAINT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR WALL COVING FALLING APART BEHIND THE FREEZER LOCATED UNDER THE WINDOW. ALSO MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL BEHIND SAME LOCATION TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR A SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A LONG STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS AT THE COOKING AREA.

OCT 1

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE 2 SWINGS DOORS LEADING TO THE REAR KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE SURFACE OF THE VENT AT THE WINDOW IN THE RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE TO BE RUSTY AND WITH PEELING PAINT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR WALL COVING FALLING APART BEHIND THE FREEZER LOCATED UNDER THE WINDOW. ALSO MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL BEHIND SAME LOCATION TO PREVENT PEST ENTTY.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR A SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A LONG STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS AT THE COOKING AREA.

SEP 22

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

DURING INSPECTION FOUND A PLASTIC BOTTLE OF GATORADE INSIDE OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. THE ICE WAS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. MUST NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE WAS DISCARDED AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR CORNERS AT THE REAR DRU STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE LARGE REACH-IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTICED SCREEN ON THE WINDOW LOCATED ABOVE THIS UNIT IS NOT RODEN PROOFED AS WELL AS THE VENT COVER LOCATED IN THE STAFF RESTOOM WINDOW. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF BOTH WINDOWS. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO 9/29/2014.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE 2 SWINGS DOORS LEADING TO THE REAR KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE SURFACE OF THE VENT AT THE WINDOW IN THE RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE TO BE RUSTY AND WITH PEELING PAINT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR WALL COVING FALLING APART BEHIND THE FREEZER LOCATED UNDER THE WINDOW. ALSO MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL BEHIND SAME LOCATION TO PREVENT PEST ENTTY.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR A SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A LONG STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS AT THE COOKING AREA.

FEB 25

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES IN THE ICE BOX FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF BOTH ENTRY DOORS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. IT IS NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.

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JAN 30

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM (ITALIAN BEEF)TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.10F INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. (TEMPERATURE OF COOLER WAS OKAY AT 39.80F).MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 60IBS OF BEEF WORTH $540.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER COOLING OF BULK ITEMS BEFORE STORING IN THE COOLER. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES OF OTHER COOLERS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DEEP FREEZERS WITH ICE CREAM AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 16

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Front counter shelving under toaster oven in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of prep table, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen areas, bathroom not clean, need cleaning.

NOV 8

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Rear storage shelving in rear kitchen areas that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear storage areas under shelving, and behind reach in freezer need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced/repaired.Hole in bathroom wall shall be repaired.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in cooler not clean need cleaning.

APR 4

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, ice machine 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, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls by reach in freezer in rear kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Broken, damaged light shields in rear kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced, light shields in prep areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas need cleaning.

NOV 19

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Deep fryer cabinets, under steam table, filter under exahust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors through-out premises and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Must replace any missing or damaged floor tile.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace worn or damaged ceiling tile through-out. Window in toilet room not protected. Instructed to install 16in mesh screen over window. Gaps noted between floor and wallbase through-out. Instructed to seal gaps. Wall left side at three compartment sink has mold. Instructed to remove mold and repaint wall.

OCT 20

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Deep fryer cabinets, under steam table, filter under exahust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors through-out premises and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Must replace any missing or damaged floor tile.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Must provided 3 working drain stoppers at three compartment sink.

JUN 1

2010

PASS · 0 violations

APR 20

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

violation #33 remains to be corrected next routine inspection.

Minor Sanitation

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

violation #34 remains to be corrected next routine inspetion.

Minor Sanitation

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

violation #35 remains to be corrected next routine inspection.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

violation #38 remains to be corrected next routine inspection.

APR 13

2010

FAIL 6 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

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.- FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WTH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS(X2 DOORS). INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED THE DOORS TO PREVENT RODENTS /INSECTS ENTRANCE TO THE ESTBALISHMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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 PROVIDE LABEL,NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER(WITH FOODS THAT IS NOT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS).ALSO PUT LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH OREGANO, SALT,BLACK PEPPER,ETC.

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 CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE BULK CONTAINER EXTERIOR AND LIDS AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLOOR TILES MISSING AND CRACKED UNDER THE DEEP FYER, GRILLER, AND IN THE FRONT OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM.

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. CEILING TILES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK AND ABOVE THE WATER HEATER. MUST REPAIR. WALLS BY THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, AND BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLER(CRACKED).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. ALL 3 DRAIN STOPPERS ARE NOT WORKING GOOD.

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