SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EWDUARD CORPORATION.

BEAT. 38/100

1345 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 5, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE LABELING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS: CHICKEN AND MARINATED BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE USE BY DATE ON ALL TCS ITEMS STORED MORE THAN 24 HRS INCLUDING THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CHEESECAKE IN REFRIGERATOR OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD LABEL WITH FOODS NAME, NET QUANTITY, INGRIDIENTS, MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS AND BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

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

OBSERVED GASKETS IN PREP COOLER BY FOOD LINE STATION IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE KITCHEN PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM NEAR CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2240288 ON 11/16/2018. #58. NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ANYONE WHO HAS THE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE

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

4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

4-201.11 NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE ETHE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

SEP 14
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED HAMBURGERS IN BUNS AT TEMP OF 48F; COOKED HOT DOGS IN BUNS AT TEMP OF 48.9F; VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED ENCHILADAS AT TEMP OF 47.7F; COOKED 3 EACH PIZZA PUFFS AT TEMP OF 50F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 45.3F; COOKED CHICKEN BURRITOS AT TEMP OF 47.6F; COOKED STEAK TACOS AT TEMP OF 46.8F; COOKED QUESADILLAS AT TEMP OF 46.9F; CHICKEN SANDWICH AT TEMP OF 47.8F; COOKED PORK SANDWICHES AT TEMP OF 47.6F; COOKED GREEN BEANS AT TEMP PF 45.9F; COOKED CHICHEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 46.6F. ALL MENTIONED COLD FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER. SAID UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40.5F TO 41F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. APPROX 10 POUNDS,VALUE APPROX 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO LABEL PROVIDED AT INDIVIDUAL PIECES OF CHEESE CAKE(FOR STUDENT) INSIDE THE REACH-IN SELF SERVE COOLER IN DINING ROOM .NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD INGREDIENT AND FOOD SOURCE INFORMATION

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

RUBBER GASKET AND FRAME OF THE THREE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

GRIME BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(MIDDLE SECTION) NEED TO REPLACE SAID BULB

MAY 17
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. ALSO LABEL THE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

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

BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD AND ON THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAKING ON THE 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER BY THE MOTOR. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

SEP 14
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A TRAY OF BEEF FLAUTAS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AT 113.1F, FOUND A CONTAINER OF SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 65F AND A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN FILLETS AT 63.8F IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AND A GALLON MILK ON THE FOOD LINE AT 62.6F. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WAS 38.6F. COOLING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED TO THE MANAGER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# AND 1 GALLON OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEEP FRYER IS LEAKING GREASE INTO THE LOWER COMPARTMENT WHICH IS THEN BEING LEAKED ONTO THE FLOOR WHERE THE GREASE IS BEING CONTAINED IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DEEP FRYER SERVICED TO PREVENT GREASE FROM LEAKING INSIDE THE FRYER AND ONTO THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON THE FOOD LINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET (50-100PPM CHLORINE) IN BETWEEN USE.

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OCT 27
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND CHICKEN AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 110F PLANTAINS AT TEMP OF 101.9F; MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.9F TO 54F ;COOKED MEAT AT TEMP OF 51.2F TO 53.9F.FOUND INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED HAMBURGER AT TEMP OF 64.2F TO 67F; COOKED CHEESE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 77F; COOKED PULLED PORK AT TEMP OF 57F;UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 39.7F. HOT WATER AT STEAM TABLE MAINTAIN TEMP OF 110.9F;COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 40F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 40.

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

ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.HOT COCOA MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF FOOD LIQUID AND SUGAR AT NOZZLES,BASE OF UNIT AND INSIDE THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE UNIT.

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

DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 8
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE LIDS NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ARE GNAWED (BIG HOLES)AND FEW LIDS ARE BROKEN FROM HINGES, HOWEVER ABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

APR 30
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE IS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS DRYING THEM WITH NAPKINS WHICH GOT STUCK ON HIS HANDS SO HE WIPED HANDS ON SHIRTS. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER/GREASE BACKING UP AT ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT AND WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON.ALSO A STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID BOX. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE OF SAID SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-6-2013, REPORT #1235913 #33-OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER. #34-OBSERVED GREASE/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA STILL OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE LIDS NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ARE GNAWED (BIG HOLES)AND FEW LIDS ARE BROKEN FROM HINGES, HOWEVER ABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 6
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

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

OBSERVED GREASE/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

MAR 22
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN FILTERS.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

SEP 30
2010
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 27
2010
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(FRESH FRUIT CUT,HAMBURGER ETC.)CITATION ISSUED UNDER LICENSE #2008590,REPORT#413911. HOOOO64137-14

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.LIDS NOT CLOSED.CITATION ISSUED UNDER LICENSE #2008590, REPORT #413911. HOOOO64137-14

MINORSanitation
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. REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER, IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP

MINORSanitation
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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND GREASE BOX AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS BUILD-UP.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, DUST AND DEAD INSECTS STUCK ON IT

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