OCT 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FLAVA FOOD 4 THE SOUL.
BEAT. 29/100
3952 W 16TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 13, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
0 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since May 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A (CONSUMER ADVISORY) DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ADJUST (EXTEND) THE SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TIO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
OCT 62020FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2020
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A (CONSUMER ADVISORY) DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FOUND CHICKEN AND FISH BEING THAWED IMPROPERLY IN BUCKETS OF WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR OVERNIGHT IN COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WITH CURRENT INSPECTION REPORTS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND KEEP REPORTS ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ADJUST (EXTEND) THE SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TIO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
MAY 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(C) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MAY 92019FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2019
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURE DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER, DEBRIS, TRASH THROUGH OUT BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, AND CLUTTER, TRASH, DEBRIS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT. BASEMENT MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED DRY. HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →