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819 S PULASKI RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

7 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Apr 2024.

Last inspected Apr 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
36
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 18
2024
PASS 2 violations
Minor Pest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD RESIDUE ON ALL SURFACES WHERE SEASONINGS AND SAUCES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPAIR.

APR 5
2024
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 55 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA STORAGE RACK, IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS, UNDER AND ON THE MIDDLE PREP TABLE SHELVING UNIT, UNDER THE WIRE SEASONING RACK, AND INSIDE OPEN SPACE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD RESIDUE ON ALL SURFACES WHERE SEASONINGS AND SAUCES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2573062 ON MARCH 23, 2023, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #58) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 23
2023
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT FIRST(WASH) COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVE NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

MAR 16
2023
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK REPORTS NOR VALID PEST CONTROL LICENSE ON SITE. (LAST REPORT DATED 3/15/22). INSTRUCTED TO RE-ESTABLISH SERVICE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT FIRST(WASH) COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVE NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562640 DATED:8/23/22 NOT CORRECTED; #53 OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR REPLACE CAN WITH LID AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #55 OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING FLOOR AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED A LIGHT OUT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND TWO LIGHTS OUT IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND FOODS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 23
2022
PASS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED AND SCREEN DOOR WITH LARGE HOLE IN IT. INSTRUCTED, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR REPLACE CAN WITH LID AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CROSS CONTAMINATION OF HANDS AFTER BEING WASHED AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE AROUND AND UNDER THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR WALL LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR COVING COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING FLOOR AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED DEEP FRYER IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND ANOTHER PIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT LOBBY AREA OF THE FACILITY NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED FROM THE FACILITY AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A LIGHT OUT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND TWO LIGHTS OUT IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND FOODS BEING PREPARED.

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OCT 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

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

OBSERVED THE WOOD SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNFINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

SEP 8
2020
FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, AND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)

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

OBSERVED THE WOOD SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNFINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

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