SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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7108 W HIGGINS AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 20, 2019 · passed

2 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Oct 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 20
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 46F TO 48F THEY ARE CHICKEN,FISH,PORK,EGG ROLLS,WON TONS,TOFU AND SHRIMP.FOOD VOLUNTARILY DENATURED WAS 296LBS//$564.40 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER NOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM NEEDS RECEPTACLE AND COVER FOR WOMEN'S NEEDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION.

APR 3
2019
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 26
2019
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SEE REPORT #2230171-SEE LINE #60

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

SEE REPORT #2230171-SEE LINE#60

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE REPORT #2230171-SEE LINE #60

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE REPORT#2230171-LINE #60

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE REPORT #223071-SEE LINE #60

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE REPORT #2230171-SEE LINE#60

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE REPORT#2230717-SEE LINE #6

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE REPORT #2230171-SEE LINE#60

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

SEE REPORT #2230171-DATED 10/23/2018 47 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. - Jan 23, 2019 47 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. - Jan 23, 2019 49 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA. - Jan 23, 2019 49 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. - Jan 23, 2019 51 5-204.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOPSINK IN PREP AREA. - Jan 23, 2019 55 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. - Jan 23, 2019 55 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (MILK CRATES, BUCKETS ETC.) STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. - Jan 23, 2019 55 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON PREMISES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

OCT 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS FOODS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA.

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

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOPSINK IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (MILK CRATES, BUCKETS ETC.) STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON PREMISES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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