SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FRENTE AL SOL.

BEAT. 41/100

4622 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 19, 2021 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO WAFFLE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR WALK IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 12LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 45.1F, 15LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.7F, 10LBS COOKED FLAUTAS AT 45.9F, 6LBS OF GREEN SALSA AT 44.5. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 43LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL WIPING CLOTHS FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.(NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT)

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW AND THE HANDLE FOR THE COLD WATER ON HANDSINK NEXT TO GRILL IS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND REPAIR HANDLE.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDEON EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.

SEP 30
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CARDBOARD LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PROPANE TANKS) ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE PROPANE TANKS

MAY 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZERS IN REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREEZERS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR, AND ON SHELVES IN FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROOF OF PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAY 14
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER: DICED TOMATOES @ 48.4F; HAM @ 48.9F; SLICED HOT DOGS @ 48.6F; CHORIZO @ 51.1F; SHREDDED CHEESE @ 51.1F; SHREDDED LETTUCE @47.3F; UNCOOKED CHICKEN @ 51.8F; PORK @ 49.5F; BEEF @ 53.6F; AND COOKED CHICKEN @ 51.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIME WHEN IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30 LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES TOTAL VALUE OF DISCARDED FOODS TO BE $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT/FOOTNOTE, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU THAT IS UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZERS IN REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREEZERS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR, AND ON SHELVES IN FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROOF OF PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION # 60

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2222536, DATED 9/19/19: #58 PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
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.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, PORK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12(A) MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURIND DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORIITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11 (B-E). CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RECEIVED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

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AUG 23
2017
PASSED
0 violations

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