APR 19
2016
PASS · 0 violations
FT FAST FOOD.
Chicago Health Dept
1570-1/2 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
6 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Apr 2016.
Last inspected Apr 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 11
2016
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:25 POUNDS OF COOKED BARBACOA AT TEMP OF 47.1F TO 47.8F, WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER; 5 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 64.5F, 3 POUNDS OF GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.7F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE COOKED ON 4-10-16,PER FOOD HANDLER STATEMENT.ALL COOLER PRESENTLY MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE FOOD HANDLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. POUNDS 33,VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED FRONT DOOR AT BOTTOM WITH A GAP OF 1/2 INCH TO 1",INSTRUCTED TO RODENT INSECT PROOF DOOR. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PROVIDE NOR POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED:BEEF, CHICKEN CHEESE ETC. AT ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,SERVED AND STORED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH DIRTY WATER STORED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE MACHINE SHOWS SIGNS OF ACCUMULATION OF MINERAL BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN,NEED TO REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
A LOT OF UNUSED/DIRTY COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ELEVATE MENTIONED EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
MAY 28
2015
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS WORN IN NEED OF REPLACING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SHELVES AT STORAGE AREA AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS AT THE 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 3
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND FOOD AND WASHING HANDS WITH NO SOAP AND DRYING HANDS ON COMMON TOWEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WARM WATER AND USE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. USE OF COMMON TOWEL IS PROHIBITED. OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SECURE COMPRESSOR UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE/WALK-IN COOLER AREA.
MAY 14
2013
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood, filters, exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor behind equipment and corners not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls and ceiling not maintained on premises. Instructed to seal all openings and seal surfaces. Instructed to intall screen over window in front prep area. Exposed raw wood on interior doors. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulbs under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to install shatter proof bulbs or shield.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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MAY 8
2013
FAIL 0 violations
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