Chicago Health Dept
4401 N RAVENSWOOD AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2019.
16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2019.
Last inspected Sep 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION ON WATER INLET LINES.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER MAIN COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A HEALTH POLICY FORM ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A)
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
6-201.16 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY WALLS AND WINDOW BEHIND THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
6-202.11 NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB ON ONE OF THE LIGHTS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A HEALTH POLICY FORM ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A)
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
3-501.16(A)(2)(A) NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- SOUPS 52.5F/50.5F, CHILI 50.0F, BLUEBERRY PEACH PIE 50.5F, CHICKEN 52.1F, RICE SALAD 51.4F, KIAWAH SALAD 53.1F, TUNA 52.8F, CHICKEN 53.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 52 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $600.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPERE AT 51.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
6-201.16 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY WALLS AND WINDOW BEHIND THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
6-202.11 NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB ON ONE OF THE LIGHTS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. DISPLAY COOLER FOUND AT 53.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD AT 53.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. CHICKEN SALAD AT 53.2, MEDITERRANEAN SALAD AT 53.4F, RICE SALAD AT 53.5F, TUNA SALAD AT 52.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. TOTAL POUNDS DISCARDED ESTIMATED TO BE 65 LBS WITH AND ESTIMATED VALUE OF $485.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK OR ACCESSIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED FORTY MINUTES LATER. REVIEWED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AND SUCH A PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE PREPARED, SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TUNA SALAD, CHEESE QUICHE,TURKEY CHILI SOUP,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CARLOS CONTRERAS ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:15 AM, DURING INSPECTION.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1937884,DATED 6/30/16. #30-MUST LABEL ALL FOODS(PASTRIES, COOKIES, PIE, BROWNIES) PACKED FOR SALE ON PREMISES WITH COMPANY'S NAME,ADDRESS,ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, FOOD ALLERGENS. #33-CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL WHITE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN. #35 PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE OVEN AND THE PREP COOLER. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. #38- SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WASH BOWL SINK IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. LEAK ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
MUST LABEL ALL FOODS(PASTRIES, COOKIES, PIE, BROWNIES) PACKED FOR SALE ON PREMISES WITH COMPANY'S NAME,ADDRESS,ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, FOOD ALLERGENS.
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL WHITE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE OVEN AND THE PREP COOLER. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WASH BOWL SINK IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. LEAK ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
OBSERVED DECORATIVE MESH LINERS UNDER THE BOWLS OF SALAD IN THE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER AND SHELVES AND LINERS MADE OUT OF CARDBOARD IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS ONLY TO ALLOW REGULAR CLEANING AND WIPING DOWN OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER WHERE THE PIES ARE STORED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
COUNTER TOP BY THE LEFT HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES ELECTRICAL WIRES AND VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN PLASTIC FLOOR IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE DINING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
BROKEN CEILING AROUND WATER PIPE IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED BOTTLE CAPS/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED PROPER NAMES ,DATES, ADDRESSES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE OR ON DISPLAY.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL OFF BOTTOM SHELVES IN PREP AREA DRY STORAGE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF PREMISES USED AS STORAGE SHELVES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST CLEAN CEILING IN MEN RESTROOM ,REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHT PREMISES.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRANTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN PREPAIRING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPS IN COOLER (CHICKEN CUCUMBER SALADS,TUNA SALAD,TEMPED BETWEEN 45.0F-46.3F 15LBS,MGMT VOLUNTED TO PROPERLY DISCARD FOOD ITEMS $310.00
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE & ON DISPLAY/NEED NAMES,EXP.DATES,NAMES OF FOOD ITEMS,CO.,INGREDINTS ON ALL PRE PACKAGE FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY & STORAGE
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE./MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL OFF BOTTOM SHELVE IN DRY STORAGE IN PREP AREA./MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING /MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATS OFF PREMISES USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST CLEAN CEILING IN MEN RESTROOM REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHT PREMISES/
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS PREPAIRING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN PREP AREA
above violation still remaining.
above violation still remaining.
above violation still remaining.
FOUND HOT FOODS ON HOTHOLDING UNIT NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS TURKEY CHILI AT 125F, BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHOWDER AT 130F, TOMATOE SOUP AT 115F, BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP AT 119F, AND GINGER CARROT SOUP AT 128F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PROPER TOTAL 250 OZ, WORTH $50.00 CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A
ALL PASTRIES THAT WAS WRAPPED FOR SALE MUST HAVE A LABEL, COMPANY'S NAME , ADDRESS, TEL NO. ALSO ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATED.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL BOXES STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING.
OBSERVED COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FO0DS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TELL THE COOK TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING.
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