SEP 28
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEAT. 27/100
1620-1622 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 28, 2022 · passed
Failed 5 of 11 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 THE NORTH BATHROOM DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 212022FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2022
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE AT 171.7F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING, MENU BOARDS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON THE UNWRAPPED PASTRIES (CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS) IN THE DISPLAY CASE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL UNWRAPPED AND UNCOVERED PASTRIES IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE NORTH BATHROOM DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS MISSING A LID. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST HAVE A LID INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.
MAR 252022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 149.2F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2453616 ON 10/21/20 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - THE WASHROOMS DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 212020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A FOUL SEWAGE ODOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR DRAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 THE WASHROOMS DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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OCT 132020FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2020
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 154.8F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND MENU BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
CLEAN THE SLIME OFF OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOOD PACKAGING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CONVECTION OVENS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A FOUL SEWAGE ODOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR DRAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE WASHROOMS DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO SOCIAL DISTANCING BETWEEN GROUPS OF CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED 2 GROUPS OF CUSTOMERS SITTING AT TABLES THAT WERE LESS THAN 6 FEET APART. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TABLES MUST BE AT LEAST 6 FEET APART TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
JUL 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUL 242019FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2019
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,CHICKEN,RICE,HUMMUS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD HOLDING FOODS SUCH AS 14.1LBS. COOKED SLICED CHICKEN 44.2F,46.4F,50.0F,5.5LBS. SLICED TURKEY 46.4F,46.2F,45.7F.2LBS. KIMCHEE 44.6F,10 DOZEN POOLED EGGS 51.8F,3.3LBS. COOKED KALE 47.5F,5.5LBS. CARMALIZED TOMATOES 49.6F,2LBS. ROASTED PINEAPPLES 46.4F.,4LBS. ROAST BEEF 46.4F-47.8F,2LBS. TOMATOE SOUP 45.3F,1.4LBS. COOKED PASTA 47.1F,2LBS. CORN DOGS 45.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 51.8LBS.$101.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F.WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.MANAGER ADJUSTED COOLER THE AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 34.6F.MAY RESUME USAGE.COS (PRIORITY 7-38-005)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT (QUATS)TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF SPOUTS OF SOME BEER TAPS AND WATER TAP,ICE MACHINE PANEL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS (129.8F).MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES FOR HAND WASHING.MANAGER STATES WATER WAS TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH SINK.COLD WATER IS NOW RESTORED AT HAND SINK.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A STRONG FOUL SEWER SMELL WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FRONT COFFEE BAR AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 22017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MODBAR ESPRESSO, ESPRESSO MACHINE AND BETWEEN GLASS RINSE STATION AND CUSTOMER AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION A PERMANENT BARRIER BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPING AND SERVING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAIN. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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