Chicago Health Dept
6408 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025), 1 critical violation noted.
20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2025.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(MILK, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT BOTH FRONT PREP AREA AT 52F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT VARIOUS HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS RANGING FROM 70-76F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM(RIGHT SIDE). MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BINS WHEN NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE IN TOILET ROOM (LEFT SIDE). MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED TOILET PAPER DURING INSPECTION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NAPKINS OFF FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM(left side).
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LARGE BAKING OVEN AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND INTERIOR SHELFS OF FRONT DISPLAY BEVERAGE COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS(BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE).
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE SERVING CUSTOMERS WITHOUT A FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO WORN INSIDE,REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION.CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.(COS=CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION).(SEE COMMENTS).
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLERS).
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED COVER/LID OF FOOD STORAGE BIN (SUGAR) IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD STORAGE BINS IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE PROCEDURE/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. CORE VIOLATION
FLOORS AT NORTHEAST HALLWAY DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NORTHEAST HALLWAY. CORE VIOLATION
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR,
REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA,
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOUND PREVIOUSLY EXISTING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST REINSTALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT/EMPLOYEES TO TEMPORARILY USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK STAIN/ MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AT SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DIVIDER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK (FRONT PREP BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH/BEHIND COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage).
Found no certified food mgr with a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate while handling, serving potentially hazardous foods, making bagel sandwiches, egg sausage sandwiches, serving hot chocolate milk, preparing coffees, at time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-012, serious violation.
Found obseved previous minor violation#32(Cutting boards that had ceep cuts shall be replaced) not corrected from previous inspection report#1329354, dated 6/19/2013.Citation issued 7-42090 serious violation.
Front counter of doughtnut display unit had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed or replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, sauce dispenser on counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment in baskin robbins area not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage area by office area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Missing light shields in rear kitchen area by 3 compartment sink area, shall be provided.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
Ice machine door in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, oven not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under 3 compartment sink, bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear prep area under heavy equipment need cleaning.
Light shields in prep area, rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
OUTER OPENING NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION , CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR,MUST BE RODENT PROOFED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 06-22-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE,NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED(TUNA SANDWICH,CHICKEN SANDWICH),SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED A FOOD CERTIFIED PERSON MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED ,VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE
2 COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CABINETS FOR SUPPLIES UNCLEAN,CABINET UNDER CASHIER MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR COOLER #1 UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DUST ON STAINLESS PANEL ABOVE OVEN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FLOOR ON PREMISESE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OVEN MUST BE REPLACED
Storage shelves, interior panel of ice machine and interior rear cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometers not provided in prep coolers. Instructed that thermometers must be conspicuous inside all coolers.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #138895,07-28-09,VIOLATION #32 COOKING HOOD NOT CLEAN,FOUND COOKING HOOD WITH THICK DUST ACCUMULATION, CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING HOOD ,GIVEN 5 DAYS -06-08-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF COOLER #4 UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED;CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ICE BUILT UP ON THE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,MUST BE REMOVED AND CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN THE MOPSINK AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ORGANIZED
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