JUL 18
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EGGSPERIENCE.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
4925 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 18, 2024 · passed
3 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ADJACENT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS AND NECKLACES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND, WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPPING FOOD AND NOT WEARING HAIR NETS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLNG EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON SIDES OF ALL DOORS OF THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN THE BEVERAGE REAC-IN COOLER NEAR THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STOVETOPS, PREP COOLERS, AND DEEP FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED BEEF AT 50F, SAUSAGE LINKS AT 49F AND FRUIT CUPS AT 46F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE MIDDLE OF THE COOK'S LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE MEATS AND PANCAKE BATTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL FROZEN TCS FOODS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT THE SERVICE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN RUNNING WATER OR SANITIZE AFTER EACH USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STOVETOPS, PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS AND TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH MISSING OR EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
OCT 62022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE , LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
APR 292022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 29
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON BOTTOM OF 4 DOOR COOLER PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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APR 222022FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2022
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED WITH BLENDERS,STORING SANITIZING BUCKETS INSIDE THE HAND SINK AND TRASH CANS WERE BLOCKING HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF SODA MACCHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON BOTTOM OF 4 DOOR COOLER PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRI SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH THE HOODED VENT ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 02/05/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2484556 NOT CORRECTED: #10-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS OR WASHBOWL SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. #36-OBSEREVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #39-OBSERVED DUMP SINK IN BETWEEN ICE CHEST AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF DUMP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE CHEST.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 52021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS OR WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DUMP SINK IN BETWEEN ICE CHEST AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF DUMP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE CHEST.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN DRY STORAGE AREA PLACED WITH DRAIN PIPES NOT OVER FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ICE MACHINE SO THAT PIPES DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SINGLE OCCUPANCY TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN BOTH.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES IN ATTIC ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR ORGANIZE AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF GROUND.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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