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6832 W ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 22 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 62024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-202.15 OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 292024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, SUGAR, ETC. TO HAVE BUILD UP OF RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2574492 NOT CORRECTED; #39 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE REAR FURNACE ROOM/UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND OUTLETS IN PREP AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 182023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE REAR FURNACE ROOM/UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN AND PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE.
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND OUTLETS IN PREP AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
OCT 32022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE RICE. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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JUL 152021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION UNIT IN OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE FOLLOWING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CUT TOMATOES 50.9 DEGREES, CHEESE 50.3 DEGREES, RED COOKED SALSA 51.9 DEGREES, GREEN COOKED SALSA 50.2 DEGREES, RAW CHORIZO 50.5 DEGREES. ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEED DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED TOTAL VALUE $135 35 LBS
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.2 DEGREES AIR TEMP. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ALTERNATE REACH IN COOLER FOR PROPER REFRIGERATION. WHEN COOLER IS CORRECTED CONT CDPH VIA EMAIL TO REMOVE TAG. CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
VENTILATION UNIT IN OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
2 LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS (COOKED YESTERDAY) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 54.0F-57.0F . ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $25.00 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BEANS. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD
RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AND ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES
MISSING FOOD HANLDER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
OBSERVED 1 MALE COOK NOT WEARING A MASK. INSTD TO WEAR A MASK (COMPLETELY COVERED OVER MOUTH AND NOSE) DURING DURATION OF SHIFT. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060
FEB 242020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT SINKS.
NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
APR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED BEANS, PREPARED SALSA, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (SUNNY SIDE EGGS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE.
WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AND ON EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
APR 202018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD, REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST SMALL FREEZER(EXCESSIVE ICE).
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FEB 272017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT SAME.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
JUL 202016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND UTILITY ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT P-TRAP REAR PREP HANDSINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 122016FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 50.8 DEGREES. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND THE FOLLOWING THE PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHORIZO 5 LBS 48.6 DEGREES, RAW BEEF 15 LBS 56.4 DEGREES, CUT TOMATOES 10 LBS 51.4 DEGREES, COOKED PORK MEAT 2LBS 58.4 DEGREES, BEEF TONGUE 3 LBS 50.1 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL VALUE 35 LBS $120.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND A LARGE AMOUNT OF HOUSE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. OBSERVED 10-12 HOUSE FLIES ON PREP SURFACES AND FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT ON SITE AT TIME WHEN INSPECTION BEGAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND UTILITY ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT P-TRAP REAR PREP HANDSINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 262016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 10 POUNDS OF COOKED STEAK IN REACH IN COOLER AT 97.4 DEGREES. STEAK WAS COOKED AND IMPROPERLY COOLED AND STORED IN REACH IN COOLER. MEAT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $45.00 10 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND 1 CASES OF CILANTRO IN HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CILANTRO FROM HANDSINK. HANDSINK IS FOR HANDS ONLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING NSF APPROVED HANDSINK AND REMOVING 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK THAT IS BEING USED AS A HANDSINK. MANAGER REMOVED CILATRO. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA VERY SLOW DRAINING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
AUG 202015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO CLEAN REAR PREP LIGHT SHIELD.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
JUL 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, A GARBAGE CAN AND A CRATE WITH A BOX OF TORTILLAS ON TOP OF IT WERE IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND RUST ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT IF NECESSARY AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 22014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS HAVE IT AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND RUST ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT IF NECESSARY AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
APR 22013FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH EACH COMPARTMENT OF SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS
THERMOMETER MISSING IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
SEP 202012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR.
FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM AREA OR REMOVE ICE CREAM.
FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JAN 312012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AT BAR AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR COOLERS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA .
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