Chicago
43
BEAT

Eggsperience of North Avenue, Inc

939 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
43/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for food temperature, pest activity

Inspections
4
1 passed
Last Inspected
2014-05-16
Pass Rate
25%
2 failures
Score
43/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2013, 2013)
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Pest Activity critical
2014-05-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE NORTH PREP COOLER MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. TAGGED COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION" BY CDPH. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS OF PHF (EGGS, COTTAGE CHEESE, TUNA, STEAK, YOGURT, AND CREAM CHEESE), VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $210 IN NORTH PREP COOLER. FOOD WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.6F TO 52F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND ...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER STATED HE IS CERTIFIED BUT HAS CERTIFICATE AT HOME. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PHF (EGGS, CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC) IS BEING PREPARED. ALL ORIGINAL...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT NEAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK BY BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND NO WORKING LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING AT ALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO HOT AND COLD WATER FLOW AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND THE FURTHEST LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA WITH A BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE. INSTRUCT...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INFORMED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

2013-10-15 Pass License Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

Gaskets not maintained on reach in coolers. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls not maintained in mechanical room. Instructed to seal holes and repaint walls.

2013-10-09 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature of cooler at 50.2 F. Instructed to have all coolers at 40 F or below.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Outside garbage area not maintained or rodent proof. Instructed to have all dumpster lids tight fitting and not overflowing to prevent rodent and insect entry.

minor Sanitation

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

Gaskets not maintained on reach in coolers. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets. Juice machine set-up in customer waiting area. Instructed to move equipment and properly store to be protected from customer contamination.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls not maintained in mechanical room. Instructed to seal holes and repaint walls.

minor Facility Condition

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

Light not working inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to replace light fixture.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Handle not maintained on three compartment in dish area. Instructed to replace missing hot water handle. Exposed handsink in dish area leaking at drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

2013-10-01 Fail License

No violations found.

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