Chicago Health Dept
1317 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2018.
10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2018.
Last inspected Jan 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45:(ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE). PREMISES STILL NOT IN COMPLIANCE FROM 9-5-17 REPORT #2081517. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #29
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE REMOVE DIRTY WOOD ON SHELF BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(SPIT UNIT)SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL THROUGHOUT SHELVES IN BOTH PREP AREA
WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLES,IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BOTTOM PART,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF READ DOOR IN PREP AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND SOME OF THE CEILING NOT PAINTED,IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT, SODA DISPENSOR ICE CHUTE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES, AND SPIGOTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN COOKED RICE 159.7F AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES, AND SPIGOTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Food inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Handsink in basement installed to prep-storage area. Instructed to intall shield around both sides of sink.
Can opener attached to prep table, exhaust and filters and exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraint for all food handlers and employees in prep area.
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST PROVIDE SOAP,HANDPAPER TOWELS FOR EXPOSED HANDSINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER/WASTE GREASE CONTAINER FOR THE PREMISES.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE,DETAIL CLEAN PUTTY MATERIAL AROUND GASKET INTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INERIORS OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVES,GRILL,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON METAL BEAM OVER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK,CAP OFF OPEN PIPES PROPERLY SAME AREA ALSO SINK STOPPERS,SHELVING FOR DRAINING MULTI-USE UTENSILS OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NEEDED.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/PIECES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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