HELEN BOROWICZ.
1925 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
12 of 19 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 32025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NONSERVICE ANIMAL (LARGE LIVE CAT) WALKING IN FOOD PREPERATION/SEATING AREA FOR CUSTOMERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PIC THAT ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ESTABLISHNMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC. PIC CARRIED CAT OUTSIDE ESTABLISHMENT THROUGH REAR EXIT AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-40-60. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, REMOVE UNNECESARY ARTICLES NOT RELATED TO RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
OCT 82024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED CLUTTER OF UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BACK PREP AND STORAGE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
JUN 82023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 132022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS OVER THE GRILL AND FRYERS TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.
UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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JUN 242021FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LADDLES HANGING FROM A WINDOW GATE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE .MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAG AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST RECONNECT DRAIN LINE INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES.
MUST ELIMINATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN REAR YARD.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2497549 3/30/21 NOT CORRECTED.#44- MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#55- OBSERVED SLEEPING QUARTERS(SOFA,CHAIR,DRESSER) AMONG FOOD STORAGE AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST HAVE SEPERATION .#55-MUST ELIMINATE CARPET IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#55- MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
MAR 302021PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,SERVICE COUNTERS,STORAGE CABINETS,REACH IN COOLER.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-202.112 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SLEEPING QUARTERS(SOFA) AMONG FOOD STORAGE AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST HAVE SEPERATION .
Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CARPET IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
MAR 222021FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LARGE TRAY WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF BASIN AND INSIDE OF SAME.MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CUT TOMATO ON PREP TABLE,ON WET SPONGES AT DRAIN BOARD OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.WHOLE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN A BOX.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/22/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,SERVICE COUNTERS,STORAGE CABINETS,REACH IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK.
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED SLEEPING QUARTERS(SOFA) AMONG FOOD STORAGE AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST HAVE SEPERATION .
MUST ELIMINATE CARPET IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
DEC 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT #2200414 DATE 8-2-18. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST OBTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SHE MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
AUG 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MUST PRINT OUT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGN IT. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED MUST PRINT OUT CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST OBTAIN REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REDUCE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
MUST OBTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 142017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MANAGER EATING HAM IN PREP AREA AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD AND LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING CHEESEBURGERS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, SPATULAS, ETC. EMPLOYEES SHALL CONSUME FOOD ONLY IN DESIGNATED DINING AREAS THAT ARE NOT USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOOD OR THE WASHING AND STORAGE OF UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND GRILL AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DESIGNATED AS HAND SINK.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED PAPER LINERS ON SHELVING AND UNDER STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE. FAN GUARD NEEDED IN TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
INTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE NEEDS CLEANING. INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.
NOTED PACKING ALONG WALLS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE.
APR 252016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LIGHT NEEDED AND SHIELD IN 2-DR REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT REAR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
MAY 72015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS A HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
NOV 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE TWO PAN'S NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE RESTROOM CLOSET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ONE LIGHT OUT OVER FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAR 202014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
OBSERVED CEILING PEELING PAINT REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT WALL AROUND WINDOWS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED THE RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED MANY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE,BACK ROOM, AND RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
APR 102013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 92012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
JUN 232011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN HOT WATER ROOM.
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. MUST ORGANIZE REAR AREA,REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.
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