Chicago
70
YOUR CALL

Gertie'S Ice Cream Inc

7600 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652 · Ashburn · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
70/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-12
Pass Rate
63%
5 failures
Score
70/100
YOUR CALL
12 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-12-12
Failed 5 inspections (2016, 2014, 2014...)
Sanitation issues found across 63 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 63×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Other serious
2025-12-12 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND OBSERVED A OPENING AT THE DOOR KNOB BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING AND THE FAN GUARD IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING...THE REAR STORAGE AREAS...THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND ICE MACHINE AREA...THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INST...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ANTONIO ORTEGA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

2025-01-24 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

2024-04-10 Pass Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY IN BETWEEN USE

2023-03-01 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. ALSO CLEAN SHELVING. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL, IN CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH CRATES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA MISSING THE END CAPS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2022-05-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2021-08-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

ALL PIPES AT REACH IN COOLER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN CORNER OF REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROX (2) 10-LB PANS OF BEEF CHILI AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 61.0F,64.0F, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $ 50.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2019-12-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND ALONG WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND END CAPS MISSING ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2279340 ON 3-13-19:58-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRA...

2019-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS, LETTUCE, TOMATOES, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOU...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF ONIONS AND POTATOES WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND BACK DOORS WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED THAT THE DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST AND PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, THE AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK, AND THROUGHOUT THE BACK KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-06-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP. ALSO OBSERVED MISING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

2017-02-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DEFROST SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN TOILET ROOM WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR.

2016-02-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-01-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
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 APPROXIMATELY 3 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR, 7-9 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION ...

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT BASIN LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL AND FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

2015-08-18 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT INTERIOR OF FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING IN REAR STORAGE BEHIND 2 DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

2014-11-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1501919, DATED NOVEMBER 17, 2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN RUST FROM RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND GREASE TRAP. 34-MUST...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

SEE VIOLATION #14.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO THE AREA AT THE ENTRANCE FRONT DOOR AND AT THE DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING TILE TO THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZE BIN.

2014-11-17 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434545, DATED APRIL 03, 2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN RUST FROM RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND GREASE TRAP. 33-MUST DE...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO THE AREA AT THE ENTRANCE FRONT DOOR AND AT THE DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING TILE TO THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZE BIN.

2014-04-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN RUST FROM RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS (REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP) EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTM...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGE FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT, STORAGE AREA BY OFFICE AND BY REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD OR UTENSILS.

2014-04-03 Fail Canvass
8
serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE COMPARTMENT CLOSEST TO THE EXIT DOOR AND FROM THE UPPER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK, SEAL UPPER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN RUST FROM RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS (REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP) EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3-COM...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGE FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT, STORAGE AREA BY OFFICE AND BY REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD OR UTENSILS.

2013-02-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST CHICKEN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE, REATTACH WALL COVING REAR STORAGE.

2013-01-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT WATER IN RESTROOM. BROKEN HOT WATER TANK UNDER SINK. NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. REMINDED TO WASH HANDS IN HAND SINK (EXPOSED).

minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST CHICKEN FREEZER IN REAR SIDE STORAGE. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF HAMBERGER FREEZER. CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE, AND REATTACH WALL COVING REAR STORAGE(PAPER GOODS).

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REAR STORAGE LIGHTS OUT NEED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR.

2012-03-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
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...

2012-03-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER THEIR THERMOMETER READING 50.1*F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION COOLER TAGGED INSTRUCTED N...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS LISTED BELOW BETWEEN 48.7*F - 51.0*F COOKED BEANS (COOKED 3/7/12) 49.7*F 4 LBS VALUE $10.00, RAW EGG (90) 50.1*F 4LBS $4.70, COOKED PASTA...

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.OBSERV...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES ON COUNTER TOP AND STOVE...

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN HOOD, FILTER, INSIDE FRYER DOORS.

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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP AREA.

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.REAR CEILING MISSING TILES NEED TO REPLACE.

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...

minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.2 EMPLOYEES WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE.

2011-03-08 Pass Canvass
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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. COUNTER TOPS IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOK...

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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK. ...

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT 3 COMP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

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. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AN...

2010-03-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

100
Asia Buffet & Grill
100
Rosario'S Italian Food Inc
70
El Taco Sabroso #1 Inc
55
Ihop
18
Oooh Wee Sweet Tea

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