NOV 9
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EAT & DRINK, INC.
EAT. 81/100
4649 N DAMEN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 9, 2017 · passed
7 of 10 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS,INTERIORS OF SINKS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNUSED ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ARE DIRTY AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN WALLS. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING/WALL VENTS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 22016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed bulk food scoops stored directly in foods with handles touching foods. Instructed facility to store in a sanitary fashion and to maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed refrigeration gaskets throughout with built up dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the bottom compartments of the fryers to have heavy grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout: under and around all equipment and sinks and in the floor mop sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed dirt on the walls around the mop sink and on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain. Observed a stained ceiling tile in the front prep area above the 1 door cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
JUL 272015FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 27
2015
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED 10/29/2014, REPORT #1501342, VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 30 FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER. 33 EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCT EC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 34 FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT, STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 35 LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. SERIOUS CITATION OSSUED: 7-42-090
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER INSIDE MOP/STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
OCT 292014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-RICE AT 160.5 F IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANANGER ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTEC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT, STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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APR 72014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Foods in freezer not properly stored. Instructed to store in food grade freezer bags.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Exterior of cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters, three compartment sink, deep fryer cabinets, and bulk storage containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wall base and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in prep area behind prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ventilation cover in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove heavy dust build-up. Ceiling tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.
MAY 162013PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2013
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ACCUMULATION/BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DRIED FOOD BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA/KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND MOP CLOSET
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER INSIDE MOP/STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
MAR 152012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS(UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOKING WOK/LINE) WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES BEHIND 2 DUMPSTER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE PLYWOOD AND SOME CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA
NOV 292010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.DOORS IN FRONT & REAR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF, FRONT DOOR 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM /REAR DOOR 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR,BOTTOM SHELVE UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,RUSTY NEED TO REPAINT/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS INTERIOR NEED CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//NEED LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS OVER FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//NEED NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED ON PREMISES.
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