SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FIFTY FOUR ELEVEN.

BEAT. 42/100

2850 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 9, 2024 · passed

Failed 8 of 20 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 9
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 13
2024
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 16
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: PEELED PAINT A ROLL-UP DOOR AND CEILING. REMOVE/REPAINT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. FACILITY HAS PLACED VINYL WALLPAPER OVER PEELED PAINT. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT PEELED/CHIPPED PAINT MUST BE REMOVED AND TO PLACE MATERIAL THAT FITS THE ABOVE CRITERIA.

NOV 2
2022
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (A): ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN ON AT THE TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PROPER HOT AND COLD WATER WAS PROPERLY SUPPLIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: PEELED PAINT A ROLL-UP DOOR AND CEILING. REMOVE/REPAINT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. FACILITY HAS PLACED VINYL WALLPAPER OVER PEELED PAINT. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT PEELED/CHIPPED PAINT MUST BE REMOVED AND TO PLACE MATERIAL THAT FITS THE ABOVE CRITERIA.

OCT 26
2022
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (A): ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN ON AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PROPER HOT AND COLD WATER IS PROPERLY SUPPLIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.12: A THERMOMETER IS REQUIRED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.11: NEED TO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: PEELED PAINT A ROLL-UP DOOR AND CEILING. REMOVE/REPAINT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER HANDWASHING SINK

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SEP 21
2022
FAILED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

9/2022 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK EXCEEDED 137F. NO COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NEED TO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

A THERMOMETER IS REQUIRED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

THE RETENTION TANK FOR WASTEWATER UNDER THE TRUCK IS UNABLE TO OPEN. CAP MUST BE EASILY OPENED TO CONVEY SEWAGE PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELED PAINT A ROLL-UP DOOR AND CEILING. REMOVE/REPAINT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER HANDWASHING SINK

MAR 29
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 30
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE WINDOW SCREEN AND THE WINDOW FRAME. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE WINDOW SCREEN AND WINDOW FRAME.

OCT 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO REQUIRED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS IN TRUCK. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY IN TRUCK. PRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 250 LBS OF BEEF, CHICKEN, AND PORK EMPENADADAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 106F TO 120F IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCD FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. VALUED AT $250.

MINOROther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT THE HAND-SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B-5) ALLERGEN INGREDIENT INFORMATION LABEL MISSING ON FOOD PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 EXTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING BOX WITH EXPOSED FOAM INSULATION WRAPPED IN DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE. HOT HOLDING UNIT EXTERIOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INTERIOR OF THE REAR ROLLING DOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

JUN 9
2018
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 5
2016
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 21
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR OVERHEAD DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. FOOD WINDOW SCREEN WITH HOLE IN THE SCREEN. MUST REPLACE SCREEN, MAKE REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. NO XEROX COPY.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE TRUCK.

OCT 14
2014
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 7
2014
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

HEAT SOURCE FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT APPROVED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

SEP 30
2014
FAILED
0 violations
NOV 13
2013
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 12
2013
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE SERVICE WINDOWS MUST BE SCREENED PROPERLY TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" OPENINGS ON SIDES OF INSTALLED SCREENS MUST USE DURABLE MATERIAL TO ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY TO TIGHT FITTING.

NOV 5
2013
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS I.E. UPDATED COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE,MAP LOCATOR INDICATING THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS MFD TRUCK.ALSO,THE SERVICE WINDOWS MUST BE SCREENED AND THE DRIVER/PASSENGER DOORS TO THE MFD TRUCK AT CORNERS MUST BE RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT THE BASE SURFACE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK INSIDE THE MFD TRUCK.

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