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1357 N WESTERN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, MILK, BREAKFAST MEALS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" 0N LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
DEC 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( EGGS, DELI MEAT, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIIFCATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS
ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN INSIDE, A DARK FILM NOTED ON UPPER PANNEL.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, AND BREADCRUMBS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SHOULD BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.
JAN 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE O PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU(HAMBURGER). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINES AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 312018PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED UNPASTEURIZED JUICES INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER FOR SELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND NOT TO CONTINUE. UNAPPROVED SOURCE FOR JUICES.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
NOTED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM DAMAGED, ALSO THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILINGS. NOTED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR(PEELING AND BUSTED PLASTER). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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DEC 292017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 222017FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA THAT LEADS OUTDOORS IS NOT PROPERLY SEALED: THE EMPLOYEE MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR SWEEP HAD RECENTLY BEEN REMOVED BECAUSE IT WAS IN POOR REPAIR BUT THE DOOR SWEEP HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR BY INSTALLING A PROPER DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP STUCK TO THE RACK--MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDED SERVICE 2 DAYS AGO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREA.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
APR 102017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE 3 FAN VENT COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AND THE REAR STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA WHERE EQUIPMENT IS STORED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR CHEST FREEZER LINER,ALSO THE TRACK OF THE CHEST FREEZER ITSELF IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LINER CHEST FREEZER.USE OF DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR IS PROHIBITED
BLACK SLIME ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(BASEMENT),ALSO ON DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT ABOVE SHELVES(SAME UNIT).
DUST ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAY 162016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMPING GARBAGE FROM DUST PAN TO GARBAGE CONTAINER HOLDING ONE HAND THE HANDLE OF THE DUST PAN THE OTHER HAND HOLDING THE DUST PAN ITSELF AND SHAKING GARBAGE TO GARBAGE CONTAINER. COOK GAVE HIM THE GLOVES WHICH HE GLOVED HIS HANDS AND STARTED TO MAKE PANCAKES AND PICK THE UP WITH GLOVED HANDS.SOME EMPLOYEE HANDS STILL GLOVED,WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS THEN WHEN BACK TO STATION AND CONTINUE TO HANDLE FOODS.NEVER WASHED HIS HANDS AND DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING TO MANAGER.MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS,AND CHANGE GLOVES EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FOOD ON GROUND UNDER AND BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS:AVOCADO PEELS AND SEED,CARDBOARDS,OTHER UNKNOWN FOODS ETC. ALSO OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINERS WITH WASTE OIL ON TOP THE CONTAINER AND OIL DRIPPED ON GROUND. DRIPPED FLUID FOODS ON SIDE WALK FORMING A LINE FROM SIDE DOOR ALWAY TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SIDE WALK,GARBAGE AREA AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES(SERVING FRESH EGGS). CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN BY THE SANITARIAN,MANAGER POSTED.
CLEAN UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROTECTED:INVERTED OR COVERED.
EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR CHEST FREEZER LINER,ALSO THE TRACK OF THE CHEST FREEZER ITSELF IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LINER CHEST FREEZER.USE OF DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR IS PROHIBITED
BLACK SLIME ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(BASEMENT),ALSO ON DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT ABOVE SHELVES(SAME UNIT).GREASE ON FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DUST ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
DEC 302015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN/LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DOORWAY TO THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING.
DEC 212015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA: YOGURT AT 45.3 DEGREES F, EGGS AT 47.6 DEGREES F, HALF & HALF AT 49.0 DEGREES F, CUT MELON AT 46.2 DEGREES F. OBSERVED SOY CHORIZO AT 44 DEGREES F AND BLACK BEANS AT 43.7 DEGREES F, AND MOZZARELLE CHEESE AT 45 DEGREES F IN THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH $110. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR QUAT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1454031 ON 6/17/15: 45- NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION FOR MANGER HOW TO ENROLL IN FOOD HANDLER CLASS. 33- THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP COUNTERS, WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34- FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT BASEMENT AREA ALL ITEMS MUST BE OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35- WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THESE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON POTATO CUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN/LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DOORWAY TO THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING.
JUN 172015PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, DISCOLORED, DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP COUNTERS, WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT BASEMENT AREA ALL ITEMS MUST BE OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED TO ELIMINATE ANY RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION FOR MANGER HOW TO ENROLL IN FOOD HANDLER CLASS.
FEB 52014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
POST CONSUMER ADVISORY. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
REPAIR WALL AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
MAR 82013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Instructed to install shield on both sides of exposed handsink in prep areas.
Ceiling and walls in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair and seal all holes and repaint surface. Exposed brick in dining room and front prep area not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Adequate light not provided in bassement. Instructed to install more light.
Ventilation not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair ventialtion fan. Ice machine not properly connected to drainline. Instructed to provide airgap separation at drainline
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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