SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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604 N CICERO AVE · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 19, 2015 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 MONTHS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 19
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOP BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNCLEAN AND MOP BUCKET EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN BOTH TO EFFECTIVELY CLEAN FLOORS.

FEB 17
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOP BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNCLEAN AND MOP BUCKET EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN BOTH TO EFFECTIVELY CLEAN FLOORS.

FEB 9
2015
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SETTING UP THE SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. NO SANITIZING AGENT WAS IN ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE ON THE PROPER SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NUMEROUS BOXES AND BAGS OF TRASH ON THE GROUND, DUMPSTERS ARE OVERFLOWING, OTHER ITEMS OBSERVED IN REAR SUCH AS CRATES, WATER BOTTLES AND BUCKETS. MUST CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN AS IT AIDS IN PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 15, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZERS, LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE & GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT. DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #33 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIP,ENT, SHELVING UNITS ALL COOLERS, COUNTER TOPS, DEEP FRYER, HOT HOLDING CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, FREEZERS WINDOW SILLS GLASS ON PREMISES. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. #35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED DAMANGED MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS, WALL TILES WALLBASE OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT MUST PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT. #36 MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. #38 MUST CLEAN GREASE AN FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. #40 MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS. #41 MUST ELEVATE, ORGANIZE, REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT AND FURNACE ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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

ONE DOOR TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR OF KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR DOOR TO COOLER.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC TUB COOLERS WITH MEAT USED FOR MARINATING IN UNSANITARY CONDITION. TUBS WERE UNCLEAN AT TOP SIDES AND BOTTOM; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOP BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNCLEAN AND MOP BUCKET EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN BOTH TO EFFECTIVELY CLEAN FLOORS.

AUG 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES IN REAR BACK YARD COOKING STEAK AND CHICKEN ON TWO LARGE B.B.Q. GRILLS ON GRAVEL ROCKS OUT IN THE ELEMENTS ONE GRILL DOES NOT HAVE A LID TO PROTECT FROM INSECTS,DIRT ,WIND AND OTHER ELEMENTS.CEASED AND DESIST FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED BY OWNER. MUST PREPARE FOODS INSIDE OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL TIMES UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.APPX 2,000LBS. $5,000.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE & GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LOCK ON FRONT DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,,SHELVING UNITS,ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,DEEP FRYERS,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,FREEZERS,WINDOW SILLS,GLASS ON PREMISES.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED ,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS ,WALL TILES, WALLBASES,OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND IN PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BASESMENT AND FURNANCE ROOM

JUL 23
2014
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE & GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LOCK ON FRONT DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,,SHELVING UNITS,ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,DEEP FRYERS,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,FREEZERS,WINDOW SILLS,GLASS ON PREMISES.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED ,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS ,WALL TILES, WALLBASES,OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND IN PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BASESMENT AND FURNANCE ROOM

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JUL 15
2014
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS AND WINDOW SCREEN AT AIR CONDITIONER NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS AND WINDOW SCREEN.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER SUCH AS (WASH MACHINE,BIKE,TREE BRANCHES,TABLE,B.B.Q.PITS)IN REAR YARD.ALSO GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LIDS OF BOTH GREASE CONTAINERS AND ON GROUND IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE & GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,,SHELVING UNITS,ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,DEEP FRYERS,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,FREEZERS,WINDOW SILLS,GLASS ON PREMISES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED ,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS ,WALL TILES, WALLBASES,OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BASESMENT AND FURNANCE ROOM.

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