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2610 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed all 15 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 272025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOV 302022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1,2 & 3 DOOR PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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JUL 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY (EGGS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
SEE VIOLATION 60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/31/18 REPORT 2213764 NOT CORRECTED: 58- PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEEF TONGUE, ETC.) 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.
3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
4-101.19 RAW WOOD TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE.
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
JUL 242017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN THE 2 FREEZER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALSO SEAL THE RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT FLAT GRILL.
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP LIGHT SHIELD BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED TALL WEEDS IN THE REAR BACK YARD,INSTRUCTED TO CUT DOWN, AND CLEAN.
SEP 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE COOKED RICE AND FROZEN MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
SEP 32015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
APR 252014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED PLASTIC SILVERWARE. STORE ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLE FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT SHELVES HOLDING CLEAN DISHES. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD.
OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER WITH CRACKED INTERIOR TOP COVER AND BROKEN/MISSING GASKETS. REPAIR TOP COVER OF INTERIOR FREEZER AND REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN GASKETS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN EXTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND INTERIOR. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
FEB 52013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST CLEAN STOVE AND GEILL OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT PREP AREA,CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREMISES,MUST REMOVE STAIN FROM CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA,AND MUST REPAINT WOODEN SHELVES BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA HAS CHIP PAINT MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT
OCT 182012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE FLOORS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST ON THEM.
MAY 102011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
SEP 232010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.REACH IN COOLERS.
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