HARRY A AKOURIS.
7401 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 272013FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, 1 DOZEN EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 70.1 DEGREES STORED ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF EGGS. APPROX. COST $1.25, WT. 2LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 50)SCATTERED ALONG WALL IN KITCHEN BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN FRONT DEAD PREP COOLERS AND UNDER DESK IN OFFICE AREA. MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020.
MISSING CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE WHERE NECESSARY.
STORE WASHING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST STORE PROPERLY.
SEP 242012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXTERIOR OF STORAGE BINS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, ROTTED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
SEP 172012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (0VER 30) SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
EXTERIOR OF STORAGE BINS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNERS, FREE OF DUST, SPIDER WEBS.
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, ROTTED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MAY 262011PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRY CONTAINERS, PLASTIC UTENSILS, CLEAN MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, ETC TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER (DUST BUILDUP), STOVE, OVEN, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES(GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS), MICROWAVE, SHELVES UNDER DINING AND BEVERAGE COUNTERS, SHELVES NEAR MEN WASHROOM, DUCT EQUIPMENT, VENTS, UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN DINING AREA(WATER DAMAGE, MOLD). SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT 3-COMP SINK AND IN PREP AREA.
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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS (OPEN WINDOW OR MECHANICAL). PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINKS. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE WASTE WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE BLEACH FROM PANCAKE SYRUP UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED SEVERAL CUSTOMERS ENTERING AND EXITING THROUGH REAR DOOR AND PASSING THROUGH FOOD PREP AREA. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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MAY 192011FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALL LEDGE ALONG NORTH WALL, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED COOLER IN WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H72240 COURT DATE 6-30-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRY CONTAINERS, PLASTIC UTENSILS, CLEAN MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, ETC TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER (DUST BUILDUP), STOVE, OVEN, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES(GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS), MICROWAVE, SHELVES UNDER DINING AND BEVERAGE COUNTERS, SHELVES NEAR MEN WASHROOM, DUCT EQUIPMENT, VENTS, UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN DINING AREA(WATER DAMAGE, MOLD). SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT 3-COMP SINK AND IN PREP AREA.
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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS (OPEN WINDOW OR MECHANICAL). PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINKS. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE WASTE WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE BLEACH FROM PANCAKE SYRUP UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED SEVERAL CUSTOMERS ENTERING AND EXITING THROUGH REAR DOOR AND PASSING THROUGH FOOD PREP AREA. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
JUN 22010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
MAY 202010FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE AROUND AND UNDER BULK CONTAINERS, LIDS, ETC, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE ABOVE PREP TABLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES ALONG WEST WALL, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED PREP COOLER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59639
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL OF CHICAGO ON REPORT #164199 ON 8-27-09 AND #30610 ON 9-3-09. 33 CLEAN STOVE, FRYER, GRILL, SLICER, PREP TABLE, FREEZER, VENTS. 34 REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. 35 REPAIR ALL CEILING LEAKS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC. SEAL LOOSE CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON DUCTS ABOVE DINING TABLES ALONG NORTH WALL. 38 PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS (OPEN WINDOW OR MECHANICAL). PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINKS. 41 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H59639
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, FRYERS, GRILL, OVEN, PREP TABLES, SLICER, FREEZER, COOLERS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
REPAIR ALL CEILING LEAKS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC. SEAL LOOSE CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON DUCTS ABOVE DINING TABLES ALONG NORTH WALL. SEAL OPENINGS WHERE WALL AND CEILING MEET NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE, ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN WASHROOMS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC, UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS,ETC.
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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS (OPEN WINDOW OR MECHANICAL). PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINKS.
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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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