Chicago Health Dept
4359 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2023.
Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
FOUND WALL BELHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM, REAR DISHWASHING AREA, HALLWAY AND INFRONT SERVICE COUNTER/AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK ENCRUSTED WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP.
NOTED WATER CONTINOUSLY RUNNING AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
FOUND WASTEWATER BACKING UP INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER OVERFLOWING FROM THE OPEN DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE BUT WATER STILL BACKING-UP INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST COMPLETLEY REPAIR TO DRAIN WITHOUT BACK-UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
NOTED WALL/FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SAID WALL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2300919 ISSUED ON 07-11-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #38 - FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN. #43 - ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MAKER MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER INVERTED (HANDLE UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN. #55 - DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE NEATLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVER IN WASH ROOM AND MAINTAIN. #55 - FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MAKER MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER INVERTED (HANDLE UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MILK REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE NEATLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVER IN WASH ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGG SANDWICH, SAUSAGE,CHICKEN, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. SARAH HAGEDORN CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK, WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
Found hand sink in front prep area without paper towels. Found rear hand sink without soap or paper towels (near 3 compartment sink). Instructed must provide hot/cold water, soap and paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Operator provided during inspection. Found front hand sink not accessible (utensils inside sink). Advised hand sinks must be accessible to food prep areas at all times. Operator corrected during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being prepped and/or served (coffee drinks with milk, etc). Advised must have city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times, with certification posted. Serious violation 7-38-012.
No previous inspection summary report posted from report # 1588951, dated 11/30/15. Must post inspection summary report in plain view of customers. Instructed operator to post inspection summary report. Serious violation 7-41-010.
The following previous minor violation from report # 1588951, dated 11/30/15 not corrected: #47 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Found deep groves in cutting boards in front prep area. Must resurface or replace. Must maintain same.
Observed female food handler without hair restraint. All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints (hair nets, hats, etc) while in food prep areas.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF TRAINING.
NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK OR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR ABOVE LICENSEE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1497686 ON 10-9-14 POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FILLED WITH DEBRIS. MISSING DRAIN COVER AT SAME DRAIN. MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE DRAIN COVER.
LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE THE REAR ICE MACHINE.
ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF TRAINING.
FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH VISIBLE PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY THE SAID ICE MACHINE, CLEAN, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED (06-24-2014). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZER, COUNTER AND STORAGE SHELVES,
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS (STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA OR REPAINT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. HAND SOAP AND APPROVED HAND DRYING DEVICES MUST BE PROVIDED AT EACH HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN PREP AREA. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION, EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL). CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CREAM CHEESE, EGGS, MEAT, HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (UNDER AND AROUND GREASE BOX).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
OUTSIDE SURFACE OF PLASTIC ICE CONTAINER, FRONT PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
WALLS BEHIND EXPOSE HAND SINK AND OVEN ARE SOILED. NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
ICE SCOOP IS NOT CONTAINED IN CONTAINER. NEED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors in rear storage areas by 3 compartment sink, ice machine, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Wall by 3 compartment sink had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged ceiling tile in prep area shall be replaced, ceiling above ice machine, storage shelving had exposed wallboard, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Missing light shields in rear storage areas shall be provided.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathroom not clean, needs cleaning.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND BAGEL,DONUTS ON DISPLAY NOT PROTECTED FROM DUST,EMPLOYEE WAS SWEEPING THE FLOOR , DUST AND DIRT FROM THE FLOOR TOUCHED THE FOOD AT THE BOTTOM ON DISPLAY SHELVES-UNENCLOSED-,INSTRUCTED MUST THROW AWAY THE BAGEL AND DONUTS ,MUST COVER FOOD OR TRANSFER FOOD WHILE SWEEPING THE FLOOR
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE,MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER 1 HOUR BUT WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER MUST BE AT THE RESTAURANT AT ALL TIMES,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADDITIONAL PERSON ENROLL IN FOOD SANITATION CLASS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE 1 DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. AIR FAN IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Storage shelves, display shelves and cabinets under counter and display not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floors behind equipment and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers and ventilation cover on wall air conditioner unit not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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