Chicago Health Dept
3959 W DIVERSEY AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).
19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.
FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHWASH DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS AND COOKED PASTA) STORED OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A DATE OR STORED IN THE COOLER PAST THEIR EXPIRATION DATE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AT DISH MACHINE THEN REMOVED CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED 2- 10LBS. PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHILI AT 50.0F & 51.1F DATED 4/8/19 INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX 20LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE THE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SODA MACHINE NOZZLES ,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,MICROWAVES,FLOOR MIXER.OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED OPENING INTI CEILING TILE IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Observed poor hygienic practices by employees in kitchen. Observed one employee using bare hand contact with ready to eat foods such as diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and tortilla chips. Observed two dishwashers handling dirty dishes and clean dishes without washing hands in between tasks. Advised all food handlers must wash hand when switching tasks, and before putting on gloves. Manager discarded contaminated foods. Observed manager provide utensils and gloves for cook, and discussed proper procedure for dishwashers (to wash hands before handling clean dishes). Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
Observed excessive ice accumulation on interior of all chest freezers. Must remove ice build up, clean and sanitize freezers. Must maintain same.
Found several items (raw chicken, dry beans, etc.) without proper label. Instructed must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Must label all bulk food or dry storage foods with name. Must maintain.
Found tin foil used as a liner in salamander above grill. Tin foil is not permitted. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Found large crack in floor in front of small reach in cooler across from cooking line. Instructed to repair all cracks in floors. (Water pooling in crack must be removed and kept dry).
Found ice scoop stored inside ice bin. instructed to remove and properly store ice scoop outside of ice, in a clean, dry container.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
OBSERVBED FOOD HANDLERS SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP AT PIPE CONNECTIONS ALONG THE COOKING LINE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT SERVICE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS REGULARLY WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER, AROUND, AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS.
Kitchen storage shelving/racks by dish machine area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear st.storage shelving in rear kitchen area that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks by dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving in rear kitchen areas, rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear kitchen storage areas, and rear storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceiling that had food stains, not clean, need cleaning(detailed), damaged ceiling tiles that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (UNDERNEATH GRILL, FRYER ETC) TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
FOUND THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM CENTER OF DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.ALSO,PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
FOUND ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP AT PIPE CONNECTIONS ALONG THE COOKING LINE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
FOUND THE FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH THE COOKING LINE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
THE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATIONS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
MUST CLEAN WALL AREA REAR KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGIRATORS ON PREMISES, UNDER GRILL, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER.MUST REPAINT ALL RUSTED DISH RACK STORAGE SHELVING AT KITCHEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE FOOD DRIS AND FOOD SPLASHES FROM ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NOZZLES ON SODA DISPENSING MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND FLOOR REACH-IN FREEZER BY OFFICE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCET DRIPPING AT MOP SINK,AND AT HAND WASH SINK IN LADIES TOLET.
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