AUG 28
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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J AND L FOOD SERVICE.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
1229 N NORTH BRANCH ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 28, 2017 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE METAL CEILING TRACK IN THE DISHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL END CAPS ON ALL OPEN LIGHT FIXTURES.
JUL 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPRPOER TEMPERATURE. FOUND1/2 PAN OF COOKED POTATOES PAVE/CASSEROLE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 50.2F. FOOD WAS LABELED:7-28-16. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE. POUNDS 5,VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM VENT CONDENSER UNIT ONTO SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER #3.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
UNEVEN FLOOR (SOUTH-WEST) UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LOSE PLASTIC BASE BOARD WALLS/ COVING IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.NEED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 212015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 7-13-15 NOT CORRECTED.#29 (PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED): #35-REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE.#36-REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. EMPLOYEES WENT TO PURCHASE LIGHT SHIELDS AND COVING DURING THE INSPECTION AND INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED. A 20LB WHOLE HAM FOUND HANGING FROM A HOOK, OVER A BUCKET, FROM THE RAW WOODEN CEILING BEAM IN A STORAGE ROOM. HAM DISCARDED AND DENATURED. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $50.00. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR APPROVAL FOR CURING OR USE USDA PREP FACILITY ON SITE FOR SUCH FOOD PREPARATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
SEE VIOLATION #14.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER UNDER THE TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALSO UNDER THE POT/PAN & EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING OF THE UPPER LEVEL DISPOSABLE TOGO CONTAINER/SPICE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. CEILING IS FOIL COVERED, FIBERGLASS INSULATION WITH NOTED HOLE AND EXPOSED INSULATION OVER STORED ITEMS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE/ICE WALK-IN FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE CHEFS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT WATER LINE TO SANITIZER DISPENSING SYSTEM AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING AVAILABLE OR ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 132015FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2015
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
APPROXIMATELY 2LBS COOKED AND COOLED FARRO(GRAIN)FOUND AT 55.4F IN A LARGE BOWL TIGHTLY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED AND STATES THE APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $5.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK USED FOR DISH MACHINE AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR THE DISH WASHER. FOUND METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH STORED AND DRYING POTS, PANS AND UTENSIL BLOCKING ACCESSIBILITY TO SINK. MANAGEMENT MOVED METAL RACKS TO ALLOW A PATHWAY BETWEEN RACKS FOR ACCESS TO THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS, IE: STOCK @212F ON THE STOVE TOP WAS BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-11-14 NOT CORRECTED.#32- REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN ALL AREAS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLERS.#35-REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE.#36-REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST BE INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS COVER FOR COOKING/PREPPING EQUIPMENT. BULK CAKE FLOUR CONTAINER WITH BROKEN, CRACKED AND CHIPPING LID. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT EQUIPMENT STORAGE. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER UNDER THE TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALSO UNDER THE POT/PAN & EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DISH/LARGE PREP ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. CEILING OF THE UPPER LEVEL DISPOSABLE TOGO CONTAINER/SPICE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. CEILING IS FOIL COVERED, FIBERGLASS INSULATION WITH NOTED HOLE AND EXPOSED INSULATION OVER STORED ITEMS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE/ICE WALK-IN FREEZER.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON PASTRY PREP EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE CHEFS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT WATER LINE TO SANITIZER DISPENSING SYSTEM AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
SOILED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED HANGING TO DRY OVER DISH RACKS USED FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OUTDOOR SMOKER/COOKER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING AVAILABLE OR ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 112014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN HALLWAY NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
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JUL 112013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA HAS GREASE ON FLOOR MUST CLEAN AREA AND MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE GREASE FROM WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PASTRY FREEZER,PASTRY REFRIGERATOR,AND ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
NOV 72011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLER SHELF
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING CARPETED AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND MUST ELEVATED ALL STOCK INSIDE COOLER 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR
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. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH AREA, PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REMOVE STRONG SEWER GASES FROM EMPLOYEES BATHROOM BY KITCHEN AREA
OCT 292010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING DISHROOM SHELVING,STORAGE SHELVING,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK BENEATH 3 COMP SINK IN DISHROOM AREA.
OCT 142010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.FOUND 1 EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA 5 GALLON HOT WATER TANK NOT CONNECTED AT THIS TIME --DUE TO POOR REPAIR OF SAID TANK-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION ON EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZE NEAREST HANDSINK ALONG CORRIDOR FOR HANDWASHING.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN REPAIRED,FOR TAG REMOVAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING DISHROOM SHELVING,STORAGE SHELVING,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK BENEATH 3 COMP SINK IN DISHROOM AREA.
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