MAY 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HIGHWAY HOUSE.
BEAT. 27/100
5653 N NORTHWEST HWY · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 21, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL TO IDENTIFY FOOD STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DRAINAGE WATER PIPE INSTALLED ALONG CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD MENTIONED AREA TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR UNDER LINES ON WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED AND TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL KITCHEN WARE POTS/PANS STORED UNDERNEATH WORK TABLE ACROSS FROM ICE MAKER (BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA)MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MENTIONED AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN SECTION OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH NEAR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER SAME AREA.THESE MENTIONED FLOOR AREAS MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO,NEWLY INSTALLED OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED MUST BE FINISHED SUCH THAT FLOOR AND WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT COFFEE EXPRESSO IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTED AREA AT BASEMENT REAR DISH WASHING MACHINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAINED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED (SOUTHEND) CONVENTION OVEN IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
MAY 142019FAILED20 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2019
FAILED
20 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL TO IDENTIFY FOOD STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 40 IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALONG CORNER OF FLOOR BEHIND SALAD 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND IN PREP AREA ON FLOOR BEHIND THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ALSO,IN CORNER LOWER SHELF AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR AND SIDE DOOR LEADING TO OUTDOOR PATIO NOT PEST PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/SIDES OF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DRAINAGE WATER PIPE INSTALLED ALONG CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD MENTIONED AREA TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR UNDER LINES ON WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED AND TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL KITCHEN WARE POTS/PANS STORED UNDERNEATH WORK TABLE ACROSS FROM ICE MAKER (BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA)MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STOVE TOP AND INTERIOR OF OVEN AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MENTIONED AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIDS WITH LARGE OPENINGS ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT COFFEE EXPRESSO IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN SECTION OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH NEAR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER SAME AREA.THESE MENTIONED FLOOR AREAS MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO,NEWLY INSTALLED OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED MUST BE FINISHED SUCH THAT FLOOR AND WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED (SOUTHEND) CONVENTION OVEN IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTED AREA AT BASEMENT REAR DISH WASHING MACHINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAINED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
AUG 32017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area , shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
MAR 222017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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AUG 52016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2016
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1588395 ISSUED DATE ON 11-16-2015) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1588395 ISSUED ON 11-16-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #45 - AS OF JAN 1, 2015 ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET THE REQUIREMENTS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS (LOWER LEVEL, 1ST/2ND FLOOR).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP/COOKING AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM (BY STAIRCASE LEADING TO REAR OUTSIDE AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 162015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 16
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
AS OF JAN 1, 2015 ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET THE REQUIREMENTS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
MAY 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT THE LAST STEP OF STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE AT CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE HOT WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND WALIK-IN COOLER BEING USED AS A CLOSET DRU STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 122013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
NOTED A POT OF CHILI (POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD) AT THE FRONT DISPLAY SELLING AREA BEING OFFERED FOR SALE WITH NO PROOF OF SOURCE (RECEIPT)FROM WHERE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PURCHASE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE.MANGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF THE FOOD ITEM 2IBS WORTH $20 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
JUN 232011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in cooler, must date, and label food items in coolers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Reach in cooler shelving not clean needs cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in prep area needs cleaning(under 3 compartment sink).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repaired.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Mgmt.,was advised to wear proper attire in prep area, and hair restraint.
JUN 92010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 9
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor benhind supplies and in corner of basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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