SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

INSOMNIA COOKIES.

BEAT. 18/100

6470 N SHERIDAN RD · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 8, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Apr 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 8
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. - Repeat

OCT 28
2022
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment (PIC) NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY-CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED ON SITE OF ANY INDIVIDUAL PENDING TO RECEIVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O): **PF** FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. NO WRITTEN/SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS PROVIDED ON SITE. PROVIDED BLANK COPY TO MANAGEMENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: **PF** Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events: A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Gloves, face masks, disposable mops, and other items necessary for complying with the procedures shall be available for EMPLOYEE use at the retail food establishment. A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP POLICY/SUPPLY KIT IS NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR BIOHAZARD INCIDENTS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN POLICY PROCEDURES AND A SPILL KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. - Repeat

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. - Repeat

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3)PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ARE STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 8/8/19. REPORT #2304368. #54.)5-501.115: CEMENT FLOOR AT INSIDE AREA WHERE ALL RECEPTACLES (COMMON AREA) ARE STORED NOT CLEANED, STICKY LIQUID SPILLAGE, GRIME ETC, MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 8/8/19. REPORT #2304368. #57.) 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 21
2022
FAILED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY-CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED ON SITE OF ANY INDIVIDUAL PENDING TO RECEIVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN/SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS PROVIDED ON SITE. PROVIDED BLANK COPY TO MANAGEMENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP POLICY/SUPPLY KIT IS NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR BIOHAZARD INCIDENTS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN POLICY PROCEDURES AND A SPILL KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CRATES ARE USED AS ELEVATION FOR CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS AND PEST/RODENT ACTIVITY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 8/8/19. REPORT #2304368. #54.)5-501.115: CEMENT FLOOR AT INSIDE AREA WHERE ALL RECEPTACLES (COMMON AREA) ARE STORED NOT CLEANED, STICKY LIQUID SPILLAGE, GRIME ETC, MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AREA. #57.) 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FRONT HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

CEMENT FLOOR AT INSIDE AREA WERE ALL RECEPTACLES(COMMON AREA) ARE STORED NOT CLEANED, STICKY LIQUID SPILLAGE,GLOVES,GRIME ETC,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE -

APR 18
2017
PASSED
0 violations
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APR 11
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THIS ESTABLISHMENT COULD NOT PRODUCE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK BY THE NEXT INSPECTION WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE 4/18/2017 SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT OVER COUNTER/FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT COUNTER AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

APR 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE A BROKEN TOP INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DEEP FREEZER FACING NORTH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE EXSPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE ICE CREAM COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER 3-COMP SINK, UNDER OVEN, AND IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS I NTHE LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 20
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR AT HALLWAY WITH LIQUID FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL HOLE BEHIND PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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