SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1289 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 13, 2013 · passed

4 of 5 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 13
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shelves, cooking equipment and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to detail clean all ventilation covers and replace any damaged ceiling tile.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Uncleaned food equipment stored on toilet room. Instructed to remove equipment and properly store in storage or prep area.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

MAY 21
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SOME OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN BOTH FAN GUARDS IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL LARGE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. CLEAN THE STOVE AFTER REMOVING THE TIN FOIL.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WEST WALL HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

FEB 23
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WIRE SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGH-OUT KITCHEN AREA

JUN 28
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 14
2010
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FRONT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR 50F-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION-MUST REPAIR,REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR-MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 13# ASSORTED CUT FRUITS,MILK USED TO PREPARE SMOOTHIES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER INTERNAL TEMP RANGING (54.5F-56.9F).SAID FOODS DISCARDED,DENATURED.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$40.00.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA,INSIDE CLUTTERED TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

MINORFood Temperature
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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING,BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,TOPS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,ICE MACHINE,HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN GREASE TRAP CLOSET REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM INSIDE TOILET ROOM,AND ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR.

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