SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS #1250.

BEAT. 18/100

1783 W HOWARD ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 23, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM COMING UP AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. MUST REPAIR ALL TILES IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WEST WALL CLOSED IN WITH FOAM INSULATION. FOAM INSULATION IS NOT PERMITTED AND MUST BE REMOVED. AREA AROUND PIPES MUST BE CLOED IN WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT IN WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVED DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 19
2018
FAILED
8 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO CURRENT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE WITH GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF FACILITY LEADING TO COMMON HALLWAY WITH GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUOT FACILITY NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, IN OFFICE, UNDER SHELVING, AROUND MOP AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND UNDER CHILLING REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND KEEP AREA FREE AND CLEAR TO MONITOR FOR ANY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST HAVE RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WEST WALL CLOSED IN WITH FOAM INSULATION. FOAM INSULATION IS NOT PERMITTED AND MUST BE REMOVED. AREA AROUND PIPES MUST BE CLOED IN WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT IN WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVED DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16
2018
FAILED
9 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO CURRENT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST HAVE RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUOT FACILITY NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, IN OFFICE, UNDER SHELVING, AROUND MOP AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND UNDER CHILLING REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND KEEP AREA FREE AND CLEAR TO MONITOR FOR ANY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE WITH GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF FACILITY LEADING TO COMMON HALLWAY WITH GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM COMING UP AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. MUST REPAIR ALL TILES IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WEST WALL CLOSED IN WITH FOAM INSULATION. FOAM INSULATION IS NOT PERMITTED AND MUST BE REMOVED. AREA AROUND PIPES MUST BE CLOED IN WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT IN WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVED DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 12
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED VENTILATION GRID IN WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK AT EAST WALL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NOTED FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOODHANDLERS NED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

OCT 14
2016
PASSED
0 violations
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OCT 6
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED 4 FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AREA, ABOVE PREP TABLES WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND DISCONTINUE USE. FLY STRIPS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE PREP AREA ON THE WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS . CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SLICED FRUITS AND DAIRY, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

AUG 4
2016
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, TOILET ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED..

NOV 17
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN WITH WATER STAIN AND OTHER DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE TIME COMPARTMENT SINK(LAST COMPARTMENT BY THE SHELF),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MAY 30
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,ETC.)

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER FLOORS NOT CLEAN.

JAN 22
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 11
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES NOR CURRENT SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES,POSTED WAS AN EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE,NO OTHER DOCUMENT PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM, PRESENT WATER TEMPERATURE 53.0F TO 53.2F.,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

SEAL FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL INSIDE THE FURNACE STORAGE AREA.

JAN 24
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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