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Chicago Health Dept

5811 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

5 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Nov 2014.

Last inspected Nov 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 26
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN SAME AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

NOV 19
2014
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS 1ST FL.COAT CLOSET,IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,TABLE STORAGE REAR,IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND SMALL TOOL CLOSET IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND OPEN BAGS OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.ALSO ALL DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/19/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.ONLY COPIES ARE POSTED.MUST PROVIDE AND POST VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE OF FAR RIGHT BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN SAME AREA.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS AND CLEAN WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAME AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR YARD.

APR 25
2012
PASS · 0 violations
APR 18
2012
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT,REAR & BACK DOORS.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR & STEM FOR FOOD.

APR 5
2012
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST INSTALL SOAP AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT,REAR & BACK DOORS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN PAPER & CHEMICAL STOARGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN REACH IN FREEZER,MICROWAVE,LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT,

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM,FRONT WINDOWS.MUST PROVIDE WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION VENT OVER STOVE OR REMOVE VENTILATION & STOVE FROM PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR & STEM FOR FOOD.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,REAR STORAGE AREA.

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