FILONEK'S.
6213 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
9 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 72025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD ON TABLE TOP UNDER SLICER. MUST CLEAN TABLE TOP AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
RIGHT SIDE FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAKE TIGHT FITTING DOOR,RODENT.INSECTS PROOFED DOOR.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK AND ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE WOODEN PALLETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FILTERS ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 112017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep area shall be replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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MAR 282017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Reach in cooler shelving in reach in cooler in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors that had broken/damaged floor tiles in rear prep area by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.
DEC 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.9F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HAMBURGER AT 50.2F, HUMMUS AT 48.9F., CHEESE AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $20.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGER, POLISH DOG, ITALIAN BEEF, CHICKEN SANDWICH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST E PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE ELECTRICAL/BOILER ROOM CLOSET AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF ICE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN).
NOV 32016PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.9F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HAMBURGER AT 50.2F, HUMMUS AT 48.9F., CHEESE AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $20.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGER, POLISH DOG, ITALIAN BEEF, CHICKEN SANDWICH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST E PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
- INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE ELECTRICAL/BOILER ROOM CLOSET AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF ICE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN).
MAR 282014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER THE GRILL STATION TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES GAS B-B-Q GRILL WHICH IS UNPLUGGED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. DECLUTTER ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.
FOOD PREP STAFF MUST ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
SEP 52013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE FRONT BAR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND SODA SPILLS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY INSIDE CLOSET WITH HEATING UNIT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN TILE ON FLOOR BY THE KITCHEN STOVE AT REAR.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TILES ON WALL LEADING TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
AUG 202012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed, or replaced.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)
Floors under cooking equipment, bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceiling in rear kitchen that had peeling paint, exposed wallboard, shall be repaired/sealed.
Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build by bar/prep area, needs detailed cleaning.
AUG 262011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Reach in cooler shelving, cooler drawers not clean need cleaning, rear storage shelving need cleaning(detailed).
Floors in rear storage areas, walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors under front counter need cleaning(corners).
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean needs cleaning, exhaust canopy needs cleaning.
Rear reach in cooler missing thermometer, must provide thermometer to reach in cooler in order to maintain proper temperatures of 40f or less.
FEB 12011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date , and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
Non food contact6 surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need cleaning.Non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, bar areas not clean need detailed cleaning()corners).
Walls, ceiling in kitchen areas need cleaning, exposed wallboard, walls shall be repair.Walls that had exposed insulation shall be repair in rear kitchen area.
Light shield missing in rear kitchen area, shall be provided, light shields need cleaning.
Exaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen area, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
JUL 212010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Can opener, cooking equipment, exterior of all surfaces, coolers and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in rear, corners, behind equipment and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers visible inside all coolers.
Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to elevate all supplies 6 inches off floor and away from wall.
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