APR 21
2022
PASS · 0 violations
FORASTERO RESTAURANT.
Chicago Health Dept
449 W NORTH AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
7 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Apr 2022.
Last inspected Apr 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
37
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 19
2022
FAIL 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL SINK IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 13
2021
PASS 10 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; (FLOUR, SUGAR) WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTIAN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SIDE OF SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY HANGING FROM KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE CORRECTLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE WHITE CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA, DEEP GRROVES AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR DETACHED CAULKING AROUND HANDWASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL VENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 25
2020
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERED DIRT ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND BEHIND PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ON FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. I=NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SHELF UNDER SMALL CONVECTION OVEN NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES NOT EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE TO CLEAN FOOD STAINS EASILY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TI OBTAIN.
63. REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN
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JUN 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous food stored at at improper, in the following areas -1 door cooler, at ambient air temp of 38.5f: 47.7f, 30lbs of Marinated pork, at a value of $150.00:manager stated prep date on 6/16/18. - 2 door reach in cooler, at ambient air temp of 37.2f: 46.6f, 5lbs of marinated sliced kobe beef, at a value of $40.00: dated 6/13/18 45.8, 9lbs of marinated chicken, at a value of $25.00: dated 6/15/18 45.6f, 2.5lbs of marinated sliced pork, at a value of $20.00: dated 6/15/18 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight 46.5lbs of at a total value of $235.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed potentially hazardous food stored throughout site, in all cold holding units without proper labels and dates. Informed manager that all potentially hazardous foods stored for more than 24 hours must have proper label and dates. Instructed manager to provide proper label and dates. Maintain it all times.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed spices stored on dry storage rack without proper scoops. Instructed manager to provide proper scoops. Maintain at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed raw wood shelving located above sandwich station., at rear prep area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to ensure smooth and easily cleanable surface. Maintain at all times.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observe grease and debris behind Flat Top Grill, stove and fry station. Construction manager to detail clean and maintain it all times.
JUN 30
2017
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND OPENINGS AND CREVICES AT THE BASE OF THE 1ST FOUR STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND MISSING SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD.
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