Chicago Health Dept
2356 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2020.
16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2020.
Last inspected Jun 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.
6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING IN POOR REPAIR AND DEATTACHED LOCATED BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE SPLASH GUARD DEATTAHCED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. ISNTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
5-203.12 OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL IN POOR REPAIR AND TAKING MORE THAN 10 MINUTES TO FILL THE WATER IN THE BASIN IN ORDER TO BE FLUSHED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING IN POOR REPAIR AND DEATTACHED LOCATED BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
CLEAN FLOOR OF DEBRIS AND LITTER AT REAR UNDER SHELVING.
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
CLEAN FLOOR OF DEBRIS AND LITTER AT REAR UNDER SHELVING.
OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ON FLOOR AND SHELVES OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA.
OBSERVED 25 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON VARIOUS WALLS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED LIGHT CREAM AND WHIPPING CREAM STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 GALLONS AND $20 WORTH OF CREAM. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
REPLACE MISSING TILE ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR MUG DISPLAY CASE.
REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTALL VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS.
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DERTAIL CLEANING INCLUDE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN COUNTERS, SURFACES AROUND AND UNDER ALL COFFEE MACHINES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ETC.
CLEAN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR HOLDING DONUTS.
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE MISSING TILE AT BASE OF WALL UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN DINING AREA. REATTACH LOOSE AND REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE ALONG WALLBASE OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED ABOVE STORED ITEMS.
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. FOUND 30-35 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BACK OF THE STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR LICENSE PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7- 38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN AND PAINT THE RUSTY RACKS AND LEGS IN THE BACK AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SHELVES, LOWER CABINET OF THE DONUT DISPLAY CASE, THE OVEN, PREP TABLES, TRAVEL RACKS AND TRAYS.
PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES TO STORE ITEMS-REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE STOCK ITEMS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SHELVES AND LOWER CABINET OF DONUT DISPLAY CASE.
CLEAN AROUND COFFEE UNIT.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOODS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SHELVES AND LOWER CABINET OF DONUT DISPLAY CASE.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR, HALF OF THE LID MELTED AND CANNOT BE CLOSED-MUST REPLACE. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FROM RULES & REGULATIONS PAGE 88 OF CITY OF CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SHELVES AND LOWER CABINET OF DONUT DISPLAY CASE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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