SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GRANDMA'S PIEROGI INC.

EAT. 84/100

4640 N CUMBERLAND · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 2, 2012 · passed

3 of 4 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 2
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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. COOKING HOOD/FILTER NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR COOLER FAN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. 6 FLOOR MATS IN KITCHEN DIRTY , FLOOR AT THE REAR DIRTY INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. BASE WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS IN DISH AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
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 INSIDE THE COOLER AND FREEZER

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. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR CAP/HAIR NET AT ALL TIMES

OCT 18
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning (detailed).

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining room shall be replaced.

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

Light shields in prep area need cleaning.

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

Exhaust canopy, vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, dining area not clean need detailed cleaning. exhaust vent in bathroom needs cleaning.

MAR 16
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 14
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found/Observed front, and rear entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4inch, to 1/2 inch gap on bottom of doors.No citation issued due to license inspection on 3/14/2011.

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

Above had no city of chicago food sanitation certificate at time of license inspection on 3/14/2011, must provide proof of a food sanitation certificate for city of chicago, or letter of enrollment in order to pass license inspection.No citation issued due to license inspection on 3/14/2011.

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

Floors under 3 compartment sink, kitchen areas need cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

Wall that had gap/peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repair/sealed. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

Must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometer to all refrigerators to properly maintain 40f or less.

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