GREEN ZEBRA.

Chicago Health Dept

1460 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2017.

Last inspected Oct 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 27

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE OR RUSURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 23

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE AT PRESENT TIME. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FROM SISTER RESTAURANT, SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

BAR HAS AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WHICH IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. MUST INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE ADDITIONAL SINK FOR PREP/ DUMP/ RINSE.

SEP 29

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEANING NEEDED TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER, REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN NEED OF REPAIRING/REPLACING IN BASEMENT ICE AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 17

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 10

2014

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1383207 ON 10-15-13. 32- MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR SWEEP ON REAR DOORS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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OCT 15

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN THE PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OVEN AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.HAS DUST BUILD-UP ALSO OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S LOCKER ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR

AUG 13

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Clean multi-use utensils/dishware in the kitchen areas must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove or repair rusty shelving in the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors along walls and in all corners,floor drains require a detail cleaning also elevate threshold at rear side exit door.

Minor Sanitation

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

Fan cover and attached equipments inside the walk-in-cooler require a detail cleaning including ventilation covers in the dining area. A backflow prevention device is needed at the expresso coffee machine.

Minor Sanitation

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

Employee locker room and adjacent storage rooms 2nd floor must be clean,organized.Must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.Remove milk crates not for storing of articles.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice dispensing utensils must be properly stored in a clean container at ice machine.

SEP 10

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.FOUND A TOTAL COUNT OF 17 DOZEN CHICKEN,2 DOZEN DUCK RAW EGGS INSIDE RE-USED CARTONS BEARING A DIFFERENT PRODUCERS NAMES AND A LABEL GLUED TO CARTONS THAT DOES NOT MATCH ANY OF THE NAMES IN THE ORIGINAL CARTONS,NO INVOICE AVAILABLE TO INDICATE THE SOURCE OF THE SAID EGGS.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD PRODUCT AT THIS TIME,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$110.

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.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER-MUST REPAIR,DISCONNECT STOVE ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND UNUSED EXPOSED HANDSINK ALSO MUST PROPERLY PROTECT MULTI-USE EATING UTENSILS FOUND EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS ON PRE-SET DINING TABLES.

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.KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,SHELVING IN DISHROOM REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER,ABOVE ICE MACHINE NOT SHIELDED.

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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK,SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AREA.

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 THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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