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3435 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2017.

Last inspected Sep 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 7

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 21

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Facility Condition

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 14

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

AUG 1

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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MAR 7

2014

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 7

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.

MAY 30

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

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

NOV 30

2012

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 21

2012

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 20

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 17

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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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