DEC 31
2013
PASS · 0 violations
I DREAM OF FALAFEL.
Chicago Health Dept
112 W MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2013.
7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2013.
Last inspected Dec 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 20
2013
FAIL 4 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 08/22/13 REPORT#1345485 NOT CORRECTED. 34. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY FLOOR AT THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 35. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL LARGE TWO HOLES IN THE WALL AT THE MOP SINK AREA IN THE BACK AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE THE ONES WITH OPEN BLACK SEEMS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HANDWASK SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR OF PREMISES. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
AUG 22
2013
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING CUT COLESLAW AND CHICKEN NOT LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK. FOUND KNIVES BEING STORED AGAINST THE WALL AND THE 3COMP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND BROKEN GASKETS AT THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY FLOOR AT THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER 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 REPAIR AND SEAL LARGE TWO HOLES IN THE WALL AT THE MOP SINK AREA IN THE BACK AREA.
APR 17
2012
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP. SINK (REMOVE FOIL.) MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES IF CLEANING PREP TABLES DON'T SUFFICE, MUST PAINT OR REPLACE THEM TO REMOVE RUST LIKE STAINS AND WORN PAINT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT FLOORS HAS GROUND IN DIRT MUST REALLY CLEAN OR PAINT FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA-WALLS CHIPPING IN FRONT PREP, MUST SCRAPE CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WALLS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL GOING DOWN TO BASEMENT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
FEB 22
2011
PASS · 0 violations
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FEB 15
2011
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND ABOUT 60 LBS OF HUMMUS (COOKED CHECK PEAS PASTE ) AT 62.2F STORED IN A LARGE BUSING TUB IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT WAS COOKED A DAY PRIOR, INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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. FOUND A BOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN PREP AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 14
2010
PASS · 0 violations
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