EGGSPERIENCE OF NORTH AVENUE, INC.
939 W NORTH AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 162014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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 DENATURED SAID FOOD. INFORMED THAT ALL PHF MUST BE KEPT AT 140F OR ABOVE OR 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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 CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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.
FOUND NO WORKING LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INFORMED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
OCT 152013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Gaskets not maintained on reach in coolers. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets.
Walls not maintained in mechanical room. Instructed to seal holes and repaint walls.
OCT 92013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature of cooler at 50.2 F. Instructed to have all coolers at 40 F or below.
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.
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.
Walls not maintained in mechanical room. Instructed to seal holes and repaint walls.
Light not working inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to replace light fixture.
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.
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