Chicago Health Dept
2340 W 52ND ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2020.
9 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jun 2020.
Last inspected Jun 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.
Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods are being prepped (coffee with milk, egg sandwiches,etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. NO Citation issued.
Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods are being prepped (coffee with milk, egg sandwiches,etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. NO Citation issued.
Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods are being prepped (coffee with milk, egg sandwiches,etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. NO Citation issued.
Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area (3 comp and utility sink in this room). Must provide a dedicated, exposed hand washing sink in this room. Must provide soap/paper towels, signage, hot/cold water with adequate city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REST ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE. DOOR BLOCKED AND UNABLE TO OPEN DUE TO SELF-SERVE LOTTERY MACHINE IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED THAT REST ROOM MUST BE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER OF DEBRIS AND AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods are being prepped (coffee with milk, egg sandwiches,etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area (3 comp and utility sink in this room). Must provide a dedicated, exposed hand washing sink in this room. Must provide soap/paper towels, signage, hot/cold water with adequate city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Observed 3 compartment sink without sink stoppers. Must provide. Observed water coming out of faucet at an angle, making it difficult to easily fill sink basins to wash, rinse and sanitize. Must repair and maintain same.
Observed other documents on bulletin board covering the most recent inspection summary page. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers.
Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods are being prepped (coffee with milk, egg sandwiches, hash browns, etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area (3 comp and utility sink in this room). Must provide a dedicated, exposed hand washing sink in this room. Must provide soap/paper towels, signage, hot/cold water with adequate city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Found approximately 20 small, black flies in back room, 15 in restroom; and 2 large, black flies in front prep. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Must eliminate pest issued. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Observed 3 compartment sink without sink stoppers. Must provide. Observed water coming out of faucet at an angle, making it difficult to easily fill sink basins to wash, rinse and sanitize. Must repair and maintain same.
Must provide proof of allergen training for all food sanitation managers.
SPRAYER OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE(CALCIUM BUILDUP).
REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR WATER HEATER AND REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SANITARY CONTAINER INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT AND DRIP TRAYS IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN EMPTY AND CLEAR TO BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
SPRAYER OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
NOTED FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOTED FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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