AUG 30
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HALF ITALIAN.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
2643 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 30, 2017 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Dec 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining( OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDER TWO DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining( OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE, AS WELL AS STAINED CEILING TILE, IN HALL WAY AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining(OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE LOCATED ON COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA).
AUG 212017FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2017
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 2 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER, IN FRONT LINE AREA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.7 DEGREES. TAGGED COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN SAID 2 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER: YOGURT PARFAIT AT 53.7 DEGREES, WHOLE MILK AT 44.2 DEGREES, 2% MILK AT 48.2 DEGREES, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 45.7 DEGREES, CUSTARD CAKE, AT 44.2 DEGREES, PESTO AT 48.2 DEGREES, HUMMUS AT 46.4 DEGREES AND CANNOLI AT 44.2 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED, A TOTAL OF 32LBS AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $,235.95, DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ASSORTMENT OF COOKIES DISPLAYED ON FRONT COUNTER WITH NO COVER OR SHIELD. ALSO OBSERVED 4 LOAFS OF FRENCH BREADS STORED ON WALL SHELVING DISPLAY, IN CUSTOMER AREA, NOT FULLY WRAPPED/PROTECTED. ALSO OBSERVED A BASKET OF DRIED SALAMI STORED ON TOP OF DISPLAY CASE, IN CUSTOMER AREA, NOT WRAPPED/PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR THAT FOODS NEED TO BE PROTECTED WITH COVER/SHIELD AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 10 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR WALL ON LEFT SIDE OF 2 DOOR COOLER AND ON WALL DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR AND AROUND WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST AND SCHEDULE VISIT WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. OBSERVED 1/4 GAP ON RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PACKAGED LOAFS OF BREAD, LOCATED ON FRONT DISPLAY SHELVING WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL ITEMS HAVE PROPER LABELS AND DATES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP USED TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRAINING FROM SINK, WIT 1 OF 2 ONLY SINK STOPPER ON PREMISE, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS AND TO ENSURE SINK REMAINS FULL WITHOUT THE AID OF PLASTIC WRAP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULKING LINING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON STOVE TOP AND INTERIOR OF OVENS, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDER TWO DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL ABOVE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENT DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE, AS WELL AS STAINED CEILING TILE, IN HALL WAY AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE KITCHEN STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH RIGHT SINK, AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE LOCATED ON COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO BEARD RESTRAINT, AS WELL AS MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.
AUG 312016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 31
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found item (tiramisu, hummus, etc.) in deli counter not properly labeled. Labels on prepackage items must have business name, address, list of ingredients and date. Operator corrected during inspection.
JUN 262014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PHF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES PHF IS BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF, CHEESE, TUNA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND SLIGHT BUILDUP ON UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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SEP 232013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE ICE MACHINE HAS A MINERAL BUILDUP ON THE INNER LIP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR TILES HAVE A GAP WHERE ITS WET AND DIRTY BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR THE GROUT AND KEEP SAID AREA CLEAN.
JAN 102012FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. UPPER SOUTH DIVIDER PREP WALL ALONG THE REAR LEADING TO TOILET ROOM MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.ALSO PROPER SHELVING IS REQUIRED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. MUST INSECT/RODENT PROOF FRONT,REAR EXIT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOMS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST INSTALL MISSING 4" COVING ALONG THE REAR NORTH WALL,SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR AT FRONT AREA WERE NOTED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXPOSED BRICK WALL SECTION BEHIND WOODEN SHELVING STORAGE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.ALSO NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES AND OVER THE VENTILATION HOOD WERE NOTED MUST BE SEALED.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT WORKING AS REQUIRED-MUST REPAIR.ALSO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BOILER,GREASE TRAP LOCATION AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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