Chicago Health Dept
1658 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2019.
7 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2019.
Last inspected Mar 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT/SOUTH PREP AREA CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED NO COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX AND LADY'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
Observed approximately 25 small, black flies in prep area, near 3 compartment sink. Must clean and sanitize area. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
Observed no chemical test kit on site. Must provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of chemical used for sanitizing in 3 compartment sink.
Observed previous minor violations not completed from report # 2059348, dated 5/31/17. Must complete the following previously issued minor violations: #32 SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON COFFEE COUNTER. #38 INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. Serious violation 7-42-090
SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 63.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED CUT LEAFY GREENS, CHEESE, AND YOGURT SPREAD STORED IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 61.9F-64.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING TOMATOES, TOUCHING READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND BREAD WHILE PREPARING TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON CELL PHONE WHILE PREPARING PASTRIES AND NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, SPOONS, SPATULAS, ETC. HANDS MUST BE WASHED PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD, BETWEEN TASKS, OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON COFFEE COUNTER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
REPLACE ALL MISSING OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCH COVERS IN ALL AREAS. PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM.
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON COFFEE COUNTER.
FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN FLOOR. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
REPLACE ALL MISSING OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCH COVERS IN ALL AREAS. PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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