Chicago Health Dept
1659 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
12 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jan 2024.
Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE-INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENTS.
OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DONUT DISPLAY AND ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE-INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENTS.
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK SAUSAGE, EGGS, CREAM CHEESE, AND CHEESE ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57F - 61 F LOCATED IN THE TOP PORTION OF REACH IN PREP/SERVICE COOLER. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $400. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE TOP PORTION OF REACH IN THE PREP/SERVICE COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 61F AT THE INSPECTION. REACH-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND TOILET CONTINUOUSLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CLUTTER TABLES AND CHAIRS LOCATED IN TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE MACHINES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP/SERVING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
2-301.14 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER APPLY DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS BEFORE APPLYING DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE FOODS AND ALWAYS FOLLOWING PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO RESTROOM DOOR HANDLE(MISSING),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR FREEZER AND 2-DOOR, ALL COUNTER SURFACES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS MENTIONED.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AROUND COFFEE MACHINE, HOT CHOCOLATE DISPENSER, HOT-HOLDING UNITS AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE RESTROOM.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR FREEZER AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COUNTER SURFACES AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND AT REAR UNDER SHELVING AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
CLEAN WALL ON SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF SPLASHES/STAINS.
OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 10 ON THE WALL AND AROUND THE TV'S ABOVE THE DONUT RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES AND DRIP TRAYS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS ON BACK WALL NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA.
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