SEP 7
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EAT. 81/100
3435 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 7, 2017 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
none critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN(CAULK WORN OUT).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTER/HOOD,CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 21
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASTE WATER OVER FLOWS ON TO FLOOR, NOT DRAINING INTO SEWER LINE, NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN KITCHEN AND REAR PARTY AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING OR REPLACE EXISTING (DIMMED) LIGHT BULBS.
JUL 142015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND LITTER UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND BAR AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AT SAME AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND/AROUND BAR.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING OR REPLACE EXISTING (DIMMED) LIGHT BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
AUG 12014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 1
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced.Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in freezer shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors under ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathrooms, shall be repaired/replaced.
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FEB 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 OR can e-mail the requests to cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. FOR TAG REMOVAL. ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY,STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND RAW WOODEN KITCHEN SHELVES MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE ICE MACHINE ROOM,FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN,BAR AREA NEED CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EAST SECTION OF CEILING INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ROOM POSSIBLE ROOF LEAK(SNOW MELTING)AND WEST WALL MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE SAME AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
MAY 302013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 30
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in freezer had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and by front bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in storage room need cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathrooms shall be replaced/repaired.Wall by bar that had exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
NOV 212012FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2012
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 585912, DATE: 07-20-2011. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #33 - Cooking equipment, ice machine, sinks, prep tables and soda nozzle holder not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34 - Floor along wall base and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and elevate stock 6 inches or higher. #35 - Several openings and holes in walls. Instructed to seal all openings. #41 - Unnecessary articles stored in storage room. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK STAIN, INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BEN BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JUL 202011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooking equipment, ice machine, sinks, prep tables and soda nozzle holder not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and eleavte stock 6 inches or higher.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Several openings and holes in walls. Instructed to seal all openings.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in storage room. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
SEP 172010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 17
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE AND EXTERIOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,MUST CALL FOR SERVICE CLEANING
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. GUN HODER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;VENT COVER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FULL OF DUST,VENT COVER IN RIGHT SIDE FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER ICE BIN IN BAR AREA,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SODA CONNECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN 2 WASHROOMS WITH 3 TO 5INCH HOLE MUST BE SEALED
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