APR 18
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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819 S PULASKI RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 18, 2024 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPAIR.
APR 52024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPAIR.
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 232023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT FIRST(WASH) COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVE NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAR 162023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT FIRST(WASH) COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVE NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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 232022PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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 82020FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2020
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)
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
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
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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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