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Chicago Health Dept

6345 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2019.

Last inspected May 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
61
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES LISTED ON CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

AUG 29
2017
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACK.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND DISH STORAGE RACK.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPIAR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.

NOV 9
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAR 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE / CURRENT ENROLLMENT RECEIPT FOR SANITATION CLASS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. ONLY CERTIFICATE EXP. 2/26/2016. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND 2 DOOR COOLER STORAGE RACKS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP, OVENS, FLAT GRILL/DRIP TRAY.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM, AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LADIES ROOM. ALSO CLEAN BOTH RESTROOM VENT FANS (DUSTY).

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WAS UNDER COMMENTS( DISCUSSED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS) ON REPORT # 1464918 DATE 5/19/2015. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 19
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES AT STORAGE AREAS NEXT TO KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL NEW BULBS AT FIXTURES.

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.(TOOLS, CLOTHES,ETC.)

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MAY 22
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE CARRY OUT FOOD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SEATING & TABLES IN BASEMENT DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA & WALK IN FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES UNDER 3- COMP SINK ,BEHIND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT DINING AREA & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS ,STORAGE AREA,HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.

MAY 13
2014
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER TABLE,NEXT TO OVEN,UNDER HAND SINK,UNDER CRATES NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX,ON LEDGE IN BETWEEN CLUTTER LEADING TO BASEMENT,LOWER VANITY OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM,ALSO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER NOTICED THROUGHOUT ALL ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.ALSO NO CURRENT LOG BOOK WITH RECEIPT OR LICENSE FROM PEST CONTROL LATEST DATED RECEIPT IS 4/16/13.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH LICENSE PEST CONTROL LICENSE & RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON OR AFTER 5/13/14. (SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Critical Pest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1188739 10/1/13 NOT CORRECTED #32-RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVING UNITS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING PREP TABLES,BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COUNTER,CHOPPING BOARD,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. #35-DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKING AREA.MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.FILTERS AND HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#41-CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE AREA AND PART OF THE PREP AREA (CONTAINERS OF EMPTY SODA CANS,PICTURE FRAMES,PERSONAL ITEMS,TOOLS,UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT,ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,CLEAN THE AREA,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN. (SERIOUS 7-42-090).

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE CARRY OUT FOOD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS.MUST INVERT ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS & STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SEATING & TABLES IN BASEMENT DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND ELIMINATE USING BUCKETS FOR GARBAGE.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS, CLEAN POT & PAN STORAGE BINS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA & WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES UNDER 3- COMP SINK ,BEHIND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT DINING AREA & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS ,STORAGE AREA,HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR ELECTRICAL AREA & WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.

OCT 1
2013
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COUNTER, CHOPPING BOARD, INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, ALL SHELVINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

FILTER AND HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE AREA AND PART OF THE PREP AREA(CONTAINER OF EMPTY SODA CANS, PICTURE FRAMES, PERSONAL ITEMS, TOOLS, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,CLEAN THE AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AWAY FROM THE WALLS,TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

OCT 26
2012
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Exhasut fan in men's toilet and toilet cover in women's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repair fan cover and replace toilet lid. Excessive ice build-up in freezer chest. Instructed to defrost freezer and remove ice build-up.

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

Exhaust hood and filters, exterior and interior of all cooking equipment, prep counters and tables, coolers gaskets not cleaned. instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor not cleaned through-out prep area. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Walls through-out prep area and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soil towels stored on prep table. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution inside container.

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

Excessive clutter in prep, east side of basement along stairs and storage areas. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areasand elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

MAY 20
2011
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM (BASEMENT).

Minor Sanitation
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. ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF BOILER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.--------REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AREA.

JAN 28
2010
PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE. AND ALSO REPAINT METAL DIVIDER WITH RUST BETWEEN URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS, COUNTER SHELVES,PREP SHELVES ETC.

Minor Sanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR AREA, OFFICE, BASEMENT). ----- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR LEVEL MISSING FLOOR TILES BY HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE OFFICE.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULBS.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK. ---- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN LADIES WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED SOILED WASHCLOTH IN A CONTAINER WITH LID. NOTED SOILED WASHCLOTH SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN.

Critical Pest Activity
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. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (OLD NEWSPAPER, MAGAZINES, EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES, BROKEN FREEZER ETC) ON PREMISES, INCLUDING INSIDE THE OFFICE, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, BOILER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND REORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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