SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JEWELL EVENTS CATERING.

BEAT. 28/100

424 N WOOD ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 6, 2021 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
111
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR CAKE DECORATING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN MOP SINK CLOSET BEHIND DOOR,INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF FRONT WALK IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR KICK PLATE OF FRONT WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN FRONT WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 23
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, NEAR DISH WASHING AREA, AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

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

OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS LEADING TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER STORING SAUCES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE NOT CONSUMED BY HUMANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER #6 AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND PASTRIES AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 6
2019
FAILED
23 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASKS, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING NEAR TO EXIT DOOR AND ON THE UPPER WAREHOUSE STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZED OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT N USE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER #6 AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THEN SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES HAS HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO USE FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT DUST AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SALAD WASHING STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINES AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND PASTRY PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENTILATION VENTS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND VENTILATION HOOD AND ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PASTRY PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND PASTRIES AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A FEW LIGHT BULBS BURN OUT ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 18
2017
PASSED
0 violations
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AUG 9
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

THE THERMOMETER FOR THE WASH GAUGE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE STACKED OVENS AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE.

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

REPAIR THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO COOLER #12 WHERE EXPOSED INSULATION IS PRESENT.

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

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA AND DECORATING ROOM.

MINORSanitation
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS IN AN ASHTRAY ON TOP OF A FILE CABINET IN THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE ASHTRAY AND CIGARETTE BUTTS DURING THE INSPECTION. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.

MAY 3
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MIDDLE DOOR AT THREE DOOR COOLER AT BAKERY NOT ABLE TO CLOSE.REPAIR CAUSE.

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

CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(BULKED,UNSEALED MISSING ETC) IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

APR 25
2016
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES,LETTUCE, MAKING SANDWICHES ETC.),ALSO TOUCHING NON FOOD SURFACESUCH AS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS,TO WIPE GLOVED HAND ON THEIR APRONS. SOME OF THE EMPLOYEE CHANGED GLOVES WITHOUT HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUT NEW GLOVES AND RETURN TO THEIR STATION HANDLING FOOD. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT DISH ROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES,PUT IT THRU THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE,THAN HANDLING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT HAND WASHING PRIOR TO TOUCH CLEAN DISHES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.MANAGER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE PREP AREA BY THE BAKERY WITHOUT HOT WATER. PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 59.6F TO 60F. EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE SPECIAL EVENTS PREP AREA BY THE #8 WALK-IN COOLER NO COLD WATER HANDLE,HOT WATER GET TO HOT,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE THE BAKERY PREP AREA HOT WATER TEMP OF 92.6F. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED SINK IN DISH ROOM. PLUMBER WAS CALLED TO SERVICE SINKS IN QUESTION.INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAKERY AREA AND PREP AREA.WATER IS DEFINED AT 85F BY THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE.WARM OR TEMPERED ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS FROM BAKERY MUST BE WASHED AT REAR MAIN DISH ROOM WHERE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS PROVIDED,FOR: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BROWN BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO INTERIOR ICE SHUTTER OF THE ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. MANAGER ON DUTY TURNED OFF THE UNIT AND CALLED TECHNICIAN. OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING ABOVE DISPOSABLE /CATERING FOOD CONTAINERS.WALL DEBRIS AND OTHER UNKNOWN ITMS ON TOP CUPS,LID,PLASTIC PLATES,CAKE BOXES,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR CEILING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND TWO FROZEN WATER BLUE BOTTLE(WHICH IS USED TO COOL FOOD)STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER UNDER THE STAIRS.INTERIOR OF THE UNIT IS MOLDED AND RUSTED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOTTLES AND WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.MANAGER REMOVED UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

TWENTY OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT LIQUOR ROOM,AT REAR AREA.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED,REAR DOOR WITH 1/4 TO 1/2" GAPS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-14-15,REPORT#1575539 #32- DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER #3. REPLACE THE COATED FLAT BEATERS WITH CHIPPED PAINT ON THEM #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE CAKE DECORATING ROOM AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3 DOOR PASTRY COOLER NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. #34-REPAIR THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER #4 SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #38-REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPLACE THE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. TODAY 4-25-16 WE (CHEF,MANAGER AND MY SELF) OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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

MIDDLE DOOR AT THREE DOOR COOLER AT BAKERY NOT ABLE TO CLOSE.REPAIR CAUSE.

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

HOOD ,FILTERS,INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE.BINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PORTABLE FANS WITH DUST AND GRIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SALAD PREP ARE,UNEVEN,AND PORUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REAINT SAID FLOOR.

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

BROKEN WALL AND WALL DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT NORTH AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(BULKED,UNSEALED MISSING ETC) IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

BURNED LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD AT BAKERY AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE EXCESS DUST AND GREASE AT LIGHT FIXTURES AND LIGHT SHIELDS,ALSO BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT NORTH KITCHEN/LIGHT SHIELD ARE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED UNITS REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD NO DUCT TAPE,SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

ALL THREE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS WITH THREADS,REPLACE WITH A FAUCETS WITHOUT THREADS NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 14
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER #3. REPLACE THE COATED FLAT BEATERS WITH CHIPPED PAINT ON THEM.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE CAKE DECORATING ROOM AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3 DOOR PASTRY COOLER NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

REPAIR THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER #4 SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ALONG THE COOK'S LINE. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE PASTRY WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN THE CAKE DECORATING ROOM. MUST INSTALL.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPLACE THE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

MAY 16
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SEAL WALL BEHIND UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING IN CORNER ALONG WALL BASE IN BAKERY PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER #11, CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE, AND PREP AREAS. SECURE ALL LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE BULBS AS NEEDED.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

JUN 25
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALSO MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM ALL SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS,MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT

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

MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELS COVERS ABOVE VENTILATION OVER STOVE,HAS DUST ON SHIELDS ALSO MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

MUST CLEAN WALL NEAR PREP TABLE IN THE BAKERY SECTION

JUL 19
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE.

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

CLEAN OR REPLACE WALL PANEL UNDER THREE COMP SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN. PANEL STARTING TO MOLD FROM MOISTURE/WATER.

JAN 24
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.FOUND PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS BENEATH THE MULTI-USE UTENSIL POT/PANS STORAGE SHELVING,MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES.DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE STOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS WERE NOTED,PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PASTRY ROOM.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,TOOL ROOMS,REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

JAN 17
2012
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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.OBSERVED COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PESTO SOUPS,MARINARA SAUCE,CABBAGE SOUPS,CHICK PEA SOUPS IN THE PROCESS OF COOLING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS,(NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR MENTIONED FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION)ALL SAID FOODS RANGING BETWEEN 56.8'F-145.9'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF $1,113.60, AND APPROX. 58 TOTAL POUNDS, SEE ATTACHED DENATURED LIST, ATTACHED TO REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR 3 COMP SINK AREAS AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR TO PREMISES,DOOR TO REAR WALK-IN-COOLER NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOF 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/25/11 POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING THIS INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT, PREP TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENERS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND WALL SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS.FOUND PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS BENEATH THE MULTI-USE UTENSIL POT/PANS STORAGE SHELVING,MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZERS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP SINK AREAS,DISHMACHINE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES.DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE STOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS WERE NOTED,PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PASTRY ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 LEAKING AT PIPES BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AREA.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,TOOL ROOMS,REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL,WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 25
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO INVERTED ALL CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND COUNTER,THROUGHOUT FACILITY,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES,AT ALL TIMES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINTS AND PIPES LEAKING WATER ON 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCHEN,AND ON WATER PUMP PIPES.

AUG 19
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS ,SERVING ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTING. ABOVE ICE MACHINE HAS MOLDY BROW/BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE AND IT IS DRIPPING INTO THE ICE.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUE USE OF THE ICE,DISCARD AND HAVE ICE MACHINE CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROFESSIONALLY AND PROVIDE WORK RECEIPT.ABOVE EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED.INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETER TO FOOD PROTECTION OFFICE TO HAVE TAG REMOVED AFTER REPAIR AT 312 746-4240.CDI

MINORChemical Safety
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 PROVIDE LABEL ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FOOD NAMES.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERTED ALL CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND COUNTER,THROUGHOUT FACILITY,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES,AT ALL TIMES.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON METAL STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN,AND #3 WALK IN COOLER FLOORS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAIN AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING: 3&2COMP.SINKS IN DISH MACHINE AREA,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT SAME LOCATION,EXTERIORS OF DISHWASHING MACHINE,TOILET BOWLS IN BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT,TABLES AT EMPLOYEE LUNCH AREA,FILTERS ON HOODS,INSIDE HOOD WALLS AND HAND WASH SINKS IN GIRLS RESTROOM.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS AT DISHWASHING MACHINE AND AT 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN AREAS WITH STANDING WATER DRY AT ALL TIMES,REPAIR DAMAGED CEMENT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE AREA. REPAIR FLOOR PAINTS PEELING THROUGHOUT REAR AREAS. MUST ELEVATE DISH RACKS AND BOXES OF PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON WALLS AT RAER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINTS AND PIPES LEAKING WATER ON 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCHEN,AND ON WATER PUMP PIPES.

JUL 28
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED FOR DETAIL CLEANING.,

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES AND STORE ALL ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR,REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ARTICLES.

JUL 19
2010
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS, NOT WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 25 IN CLUTTERED TOOL ROOM,6 LIVE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN/STORAGE AREAS,ALSO 3 LIVE ROACHES FOUND IN REAR MULTI-USE STORAGE ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS,REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DISHWASHING AREAS,DOCK DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE,WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED,CLUTTERED LARGE AMOUNTS OF WASTE GREASE ON GROUND POTENTIAL PEST FEED.

MINORChemical Safety
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 FFOD CONTAINERS THROGHOUT TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.WOODEN SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS NEED REPAINTING USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,RUSTY SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INTERIOR/EXTEERIOR OF COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,EXTERIOR OF DISHWAHER,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL 3 COMP SINK AREAS,STORAGE ROOMS,PASTRY SHELVINGS ETC ALL SAID REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS,CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,WALLS ALL ALONG DISHWASHIUNG AREAS ARE NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRECAL FIXTURES THROUGHOUT.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT NEED CLEANING,REPLACE BROKEN SHILEDS IN PASTRY ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHROOM,FOUND NO VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES AND STORE ALL ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR,REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ARTICLES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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