ELLA'S CORNER.

Chicago Health Dept

1258 W JACKSON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

3 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO SIGNED HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN CORNERS OF THE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU FOR EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING TILE IN CEILING OF REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE & TCS FOODS BEING HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZE WATER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE ON 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JUN 1
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT IN KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

CLUTTER FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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