SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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5419 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 11, 2017 · passed with conditions

5 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 11
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2049447 4/28/17 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR 2- DOOR COOLER,LEDGE OF SHELVING UNIT OF JUICE AND POP STORAGE,LOWER VANITY OF HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.FRONT DOOR NSTILL HAS HOLES IN LOWER DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.MANAGER HAS REMOVED DROPPINGS AND REPAIRED DOOR DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,OVEN,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,GARBAGE CANS,SERVICE COUNTER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,OFFICE/STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON REAR DOOR AND SCUFF MARKS ON WALLS IN DINING AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT ,REAR YARD AND OFFICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

APR 28
2017
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP,PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA,POP & PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM,BASEMENT IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO FRONT DOOR HAS SMALL HOLES IN LOWER FRONT DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE DOOR FRAME.ALSO,APPX. 20 OR MORE RODENT BURROWS IN REAR YARD.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PREMISES SERVICED ON OR AFTER 4/28/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GLASS KITCHEN WINDOW.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,OVEN,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,GARBAGE CANS,SERVICE COUNTER.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,OFFICE/STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON REAR DOOR AND SCUFF MARKS ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMTER FOR ALL COOLERS

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT ,REAR YARD AND OFFICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

MAY 26
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN SLICER,COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER BULK CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER REAR HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUN 29
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT BACKYARD THAT MUST BE CLEANED. GARBAGE/BRANCHES ETC..YARD MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. MUST CUT TALL WEEDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 26
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & RUST FROM SAME.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & STOVE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT & IN BASEMENT AND STAIRS LEADING TO SAME .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR BOARD NEAR REAR DOOR,MISSING FLOOR VENT UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN THE SAME.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UPPER TRIM AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.

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

MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE/MOP SINK AREA,REAR YARD AND BASEMENT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTARINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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JUN 30
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR VENT IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN TOILET ROOM,LOOSE FLOOR VENT IN PREP ARE UNDER SHELVING UNITS

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT ON ALONG WALLS AND ON FLOOR.MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE

JUN 27
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR VENT IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN TOILET ROOM,LOOSE FLOOR VENT IN PREP ARE UNDER SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE

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

OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT ON ALONG WALLS AND ON FLOOR.MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE .

JUN 24
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 49.5F AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.6F.WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE BOTH COOLERS SUCH AS SHORT RIBS 48.7F-51.0F,CHICKEN 48.3F-54.1F,PORK CHOPS 48.6F-48.7F,RAW EGGS 65.6F-67.6F,AUJUS 46.6F,HAM 45.1F,YAMS 45.3F,GRAVY 44.6F,PANCAKE BATTER 46.4F,FISH BATTER 46.7F,FRENCH TOAST BATTER 46.6F,MACARONI & CHEESE 53.6F,COLE SLAW 65.1F,GREENS 52.8F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AN DDENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 100LBS. $127.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR VENT IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN TOILET ROOM,LOOSE FLOOR VENT IN PREP ARE UNDER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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

MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE.

OCT 29
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR, REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI,

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

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

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES,

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