SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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3300 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 27, 2012 · passed

3 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
none critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 27
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL/CEILING BY STOVE AREA IN POOR REPAIR

AUG 20
2012
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED 3/14/2011, FOR VIOLATIONS, (32)INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH, Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced, (33) THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN,HOOD/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,DEEP FRYER,SHELVING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ETC, (34) CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner including basement storage areas, (35) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM EAST WALL BY 3 COMP SINK -MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,CLEAN DUSTY CEILING FAN IN KITCHEN AREA ALSO WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP, AND (36) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA, SEE ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT #579745, CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT PROPERLY DRAINING MUST REPAIR,

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

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRI,

MAR 14
2011
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

MINORSanitation
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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

MINORSanitation
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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN,HOOD/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,DEEP FRYER,SHELVING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ETC.

MINORSanitation
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 and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner including basement storage areas.

MINORSanitation
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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM EAST WALL BY 3 COMP SINK -MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,CLEAN DUSTY CEILING FAN IN KITCHEN AREA ALSO WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

MINORSanitation
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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA.

MINORPest Activity
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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS/OLD PIECES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ALONG WEST EXTERIOR LEADING TO BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOREmployee 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.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

MAY 13
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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 REPLACE DAMAGED DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3COMP.SINK.

MINORSanitation
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. OUTER WALLS OF ROTISSERIE OVEN AND STOVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR PEELED PAINTS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING WALL AT ROTISSERIE OVEN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPE CLOTHS FOUND ALL OVER PREP COUNTERS IN KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR AND OR REMOVE UN-USABLE EQUIPMENTS (COOLERS AND MICROWAVE OVEN)IN KITCHEN,AND ALSO REMOVE CLUTTERS IN ROTISSERIE OVEN LOWER CASE.

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