AUG 24
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HILLTOP.
BEAT. 43/100
2800 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 24, 2015 · passed
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 2 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL OF BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND BY DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
AUG 172015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2015
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IT IS COMING OUT OF GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE, RUNNING ON TO FLOOR SURFACES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND DISH AREA, NO DRAIN BOARDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUE: DATED 05/08/2015, REPORT Re-Inspection of #: 1537528, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, 30 PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 34 EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, REAR MEETING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS. 36 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA ON LIGHT NEEDS REPLACE, 38 NO ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE, 40 THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, 41 OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL OF BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND BY DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
MAY 82015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2015
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN HANDLE AT WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER, NEEDS REMOVED AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, REAR MEETING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA ON LIGHT NEEDS REPLACE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
MAY 12015FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 1
2015
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
HOT WATER RUNNING LUKE WARM (85'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT WATER TANK, AFTER ABOUT 45 MINUTES TO A HOUR HOT WATER BECAME HOTTER READING (102'F), INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IT IS COMING OUT OF GREASE TRAP RUNNING ON TO FLOOR SURFACES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN HANDLE AT WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER, NEEDS REMOVED AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, REAR MEETING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA ON LIGHT NEEDS REPLACE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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OCT 232014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 23
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER BEHIND BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, ON SHELF IN STORAGE CLOSET OF EMPLOYEES ITEMS AND IN CORNER BEHIND HOT WATER TANK-APPROXIMATELY 50 PLUS DROPPINFS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE ON SURFACES. WALLS AND BASEBOARDS NOT MAINTAINED IN STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL AND RESEAL RUBBER COVING AT BASEBOARD.
APR 172014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exterior of cooking equipment, exhaust hood, filters, can opener attached to prep table, soda nozzle, sinks and storage shelves. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wall base and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily and heavy grease build-up.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail walls behind cooking equipment. Light covers in prep area not cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to install over bulb. Light covers in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged light covers.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet room door off from prep area not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
APR 102014FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2014
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in right compartment, water cloudy with food debris coming up left and middle sides of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drain line to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exterior of cooking equipment, exhaust hood, filters, can opener attached to prep table, soda nozzle, sinks and storage shelves. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wall base and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily and heavy grease build-up.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail walls behind cooking equipment. Light covers in prep area not cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to install over bulb. Light covers in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged light covers.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet room door off from prep area not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
SEP 192013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BARE/RAW WOOD SHELVES AND OTHER WOOD SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BARE WOOD SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REPLACE OTHER SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOASTERS, TOASTER OVENS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FREEZERS, GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, REAR MEETING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHING MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BEHIND TOILET BOWL INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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