JAN 28
2020
PASS · 0 violations
GREEK CORNER RESTAURANT CAFE.
Chicago Health Dept
958 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2020.
16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2020.
Last inspected Jan 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
61
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 24
2018
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
DEC 18
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR HOOD VENT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 23
2017
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN FROM THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE HOOD VENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 16
2016
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 4
2016
FAIL 4 violations
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED ON PREMISES. UNABLE TO CHECK CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZE SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND PIPES BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 27
2015
PASS 3 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE.
DEC 10
2014
PASS 1 violation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA.
APR 4
2014
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REGRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT (FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUN 11
2013
PASS 2 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
MAY 29
2013
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed 30 plus rat droppings in basement scattered through-out. Instructed to have pest control service premises, remove all activity and detail clean and sanitize area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ladies toilet room not properly vented. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have window open during all hours of operation.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
JUN 7
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS,SOUP,HOT DOGS) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED, & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN WINDOW SCREEN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN REFRIGERATOR & CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN & DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALL IN BASEMENT
MAY 25
2012
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER BEHIND HOT WATER TANK & FURNANCE,OPEN POSION ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT DOOR SWEEP WORN & SIDE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM & SCREEN DOOR ON SAME.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/25/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED & SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,SOUP,GYROS,ITALIAN SAUSAGE).MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN WINDOW SCREEN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN REFRIGERATOR & CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT .
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN & DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALL IN BASEMENT.
MAY 5
2011
PASS 2 violations
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 CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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 CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA REMOVE ALL CLUTTER
MAR 15
2010
PASS 4 violations
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 UNDER FRONT FOOD PREP TABLES REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL HOLES UNDER SAID AREA.
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.WATER LEAKING BENEATH 3 COMP SINK WERE NOTED.
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.FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REAR COOLERS.
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 PROPERLY STORE ALL ARTICLES IN KITCHEN OFF FLOOR 6",REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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