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Chicago Health Dept

5625 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

10 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jan 2021.

Last inspected Jan 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
31
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 20
2021
PASS 2 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JUN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG OR CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AROUND THE SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

JUN 11
2018
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior on the ice machine. Must remove debris, clean, and maintan.

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

Observed accumulation of dirt on the floor in the utility closet and on the floor between the northernmost wall and refrigerator in the rear prep are. Must remove debris, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas.

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

Observed excess debris buildup on ventilation cover in toilet room. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Observed water damaged ceiling tile in toilet room. Must replace.

JUL 28
2017
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,POTATOE PEELER.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN CORNER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP AREA 2 - DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST ADJUST DOOR CLOSURE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT HAND SINK.

NOV 8
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD FRONT STORAGE UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT STORAGE UNDER SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT ICECREAM FREEZER.

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MAY 4
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE # 10 CAN OPENER, AND POTATO CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JUL 7
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT HOT WATER TANK AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN SERVING/PREPARING FOOD.

JAN 22
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, coolers not clean, need cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in dining area not clean, need cleaning.

MAR 7
2013
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 28
2013
FAIL 4 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

NO LICENSE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING AND NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO ACTUAL COPY OF A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, MUST PROVIDE, NO XEROX COPIES ACCEPTED, MUST HAVE A ACTUAL COPY OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISE, UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEEDS RETURN TO PREVIOUS OWNER

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