Chicago Health Dept
1132 W WILSON AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2015.
9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2015.
Last inspected May 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.
UPON ARRIVAL NOTICED A SEWAGE LIKE ODOR PERMEATING FROM THE SERVICE AREA TOWARDS THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE ODOR. MANAGER HAS CONTACTED LANDLORD SEVERAL TIMES TO ADDRESS THE ODOR THAT IS BELIVED TO BE COMING FROM THE BASEMENT THAT IS OFF LIMITS TO HAROLD'S CHICKEN.
FOUND RIPPED RUBBER GASKEKS AROUND THE INTERIOR DOOR TO THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SURFACE OR REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
THE INTERIOR DOOR SURFACE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILDED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS LOCATED. INSRTUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED A CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARD IN A SEPERATE CLEAN AREA TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS LOCATED. INSRTUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BASKETS INSIDE OF THE RAW CONTAINERS OF MEAT USED TO DISPENSE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE TONGS OR HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD TO AVOID HAND CONTACT WITH RAW FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOOPS/TONGS IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
One stopper provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide additional two stoppers for proper usage:wash,rinse and sanitize
Grease at rear area of the deep fryers,instructed to clean and maintain
Missing all tiles inside the women's washroom by the door,instructed to replace
STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTAILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED STAND UP REACH IN PREP COOLER.
OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER/NO END CAPS BY VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER/END CAP FOR LIGHT BULB.
CLOSET UNDER STAIRCASE CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE BASKET OF THE DEEP FRYERS AT TEMP. OF 102F-105F-103.8F-104.9F-112.2F AND 114.0F, NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 1, VALUE $2.00. RECCOMANDED TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT, TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION; 7-38-00(A).
FOUND BOTH WASHROOMS FOR STAFF WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS, A HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT BOTH WASH BOWLS- NO PAPER TOWELS ON PREMISES. MANAGER/OWNER SEND EMPLOYEE TO BUY THEM AFTER MY REQUEST. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION; 7-38-030.
LABEL THE LARGE CONTAINERS OF DRY FOOD.
SEAL OPEN FLOOR AROUND WOOD NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER, (FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OPENINGS.
CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP AREA.
END CAPS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD SHELF BY THE HOT WATER TANK.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE AN UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PROOF OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.IN FORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPERATING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FROM FLOOR(PAINT, FLOOR TILES ETC)IN REAR AND FRONT STORAGE. SEAL HOLES BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER(CORNER OF NORTH-EAST),AND AROUND PIPE NEXT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALUMINUM WALL BEHIND THE SMALL FRIES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STAFF DINING TABLE,IN REA AREA.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSED.
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. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.ALSO WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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