SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KARAVITES REST INC.

YOUR CALL. 74/100

5130 N SHERIDAN RD · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 4, 2024 · passed

22 of 29 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
22 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 4
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (HAT, HAIRNETS).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILES GROUT AROUND/UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT MOP SINK CLOSET.

JUN 17
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILES GROUT AROUND/UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT MOP SINK CLOSET.

JUL 19
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

JUL 10
2023
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

JAN 19
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING TILES LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENINGS IN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN THEM.

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NOV 22
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE MCCAFE REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 28
2020
PASSED
0 violations
APR 28
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED 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

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL NEAR 1 ST WINDOW WITH REGISTER THAT TAKES CASH IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 26
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 25
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SMOOTHIE MACHINE BLENDER AND ITS SURROUNDINGS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENS BATHROOM AND SANITIZE WITH STRONG SMELL AND STICKY FLOORS.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STAINED CEILING TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

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

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT FAUCET OF REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 14
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSIDE DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST NOT USE CLOTH RUGS AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

AUG 17
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 18
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLER BY THE CLOCK WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 8
2016
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609306 DATED 1/5/16. #32-RE CAULK AROUND THE THE MOP SINK (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. #38- MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

CLEAN INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH CREAMER AND ORANGE JUICE AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLER BY THE CLOCK WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 5
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RE CAULK AROUND THE TWO MOP SINK (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

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

PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

SEP 10
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REACH-IN FREEZER WAS ON DEFROST MODE WITH UN-OPENED FROZEN BAGS OF FRENCH FRIES AND CHICKEN NUGGUTS STORED IN FREEZER WHILE UNIT WAS DRIPPING CONDENSATION ON THE INTERIOR FREEEZER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATION UNIT BEFORE DEFROSTING UNITS. FROZEN BAGS IN CONTACT WITH DRIPPAGE WERE CLEANED AND RELOCATED TO WALK-IN FREEZER. INTERIOR TEMPERATURE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER WAS 8F AFTER DEFROST MODE WAS FINISHED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MANAGERS ON PREMISES NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS; MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 26
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REACH-IN FREEZER WAS ON DEFROST MODE WITH UN-OPENED FROZEN BAGS OF FRENCH FRIES AND CHICKEN NUGGUTS STORED IN FREEZER WHILE UNIT WAS DRIPPING CONDENSATION ON THE INTERIOR FREEEZER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATION UNIT BEFORE DEFROSTING UNITS. FROZEN BAGS IN CONTACT WITH DRIPPAGE WERE CLEANED AND RELOCATED TO WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

DIRT AND BUILDUP ALONG THE BASEBOARD AGAINST THE WALL UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 6
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED NO LID ON THE ICE BIN THAT EXTENDS PAST THE COUNTER BY 8 INCHES. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WIPING DOWN THE COUNTER DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EXPOSED ICE BIN; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BURN THE REMAINING ICE AND PROVIDE LID. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED A RACK OF UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY OVER THE FAUCET HEAD ABOVE THE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION ON CLEAN UTENSILS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 5
2014
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 1
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND SMALL COOLER STORED ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER,AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F TO 49F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:CHOCOLATE AND WHITE MILK,SALADS ETC.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER,AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHOCOLATE MILK AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47.8F; WHITE MILK AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49.SALADS AT TEMP OF 48F.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6 ,VALUE 41.50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING FOOD GLOVES,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE : WALL LABEL MACHINE,COOLERS HANDLES AND WIPING DOWN WORK STATIONS THEN WITHOUT REMOVING FOOD GLOVES PICKED UP COOKED FOOD(SAUSAGE,MC GRILL BREAD) FROM ONE TRAYS AND PUT TO ANOTHER TRAY AT HOT HOLDING UNIT ,A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.FOOD HANDLER DID NOT REMOVE GLOVES AND WASHED HAND PRIOR TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD.INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING GIVEN TO MANAGER WHICH SHE RELATED INFORMATION TO FOOD HANDLER.WHICH FOOD HANDLER STILL CONTINUED NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON NEW FOOD GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD. FLOOR CARE DISPENSER BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,NEED TO REPAIR. FAUCET,MECHANICAL DRAIN AND WATER PIPE(UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK) AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT AREA UNDER THE SMALL COOLER AND ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 12
2013
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 25
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

STAND UP REACH IN COOLER #1 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 56.8 F. FOUND CUT FRUIT, MILK, DRESSING INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 53 F INSIDE COOLER- CUT FRUIT, SALAD DRESSINGS AND MILK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

STAND UP COOLER #1 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR (OBSERVED SMALL GAP BETWEEN GASKET AND DOOR). MUST REPAIR COOLER GASKET.

MAR 12
2012
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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BREAD RACKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
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. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA BY BREAD RACKS AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND REAR MEETING ROOM.

AUG 24
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REGROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WERE IS NEEDED( OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES)MINIMIZE FLIES ACTIVITIES.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE WASTE OIL TANK(REAR AREA).

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

AUG 5
2011
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FRONT REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE 48F TO 50F(BOTH THEIR OWN THERM OTHERS SHOWED MENTIONED TEMPERATURE).POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT(MILK),TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.(FAX #312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073325-13

CRITICALFood Temperature
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 MILK (10 WHITE,AND 8 CHOCOLATE 8oz. EACH),STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 48.7F TO 50.1F.ALSO FOUND 11 BREAKFAST BURRITO STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER AT TEMP OF 53.7F AND EGGS WITH PEPPER AND SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 59.9F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE-LOG OF WHEN PRODUCTS WERE MADE.COOLER UNIT AT TEMP OF 39F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7, VALUE 30.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)H000073325-13

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. STAFF/ CUSTOMERS MEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED.HAND DRYING DEVICE NOT WORKING AND NO PAPAER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. THIS WAS A COMPLAIN REGARDING HAND DRYING DEVICE NOT WORKING SINCE 7-29-11,AT 10 PM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX HAND DRYING OR KEEP PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074076-17

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 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING:DINING AREA, WASHROOMS, STORAGE, PREP AREA,ETC.(25 OR MORE),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND SANITIZE ALL AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074076-17

MINORPest Activity
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. REGROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WERE IS NEEDED( OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES)MINIMIZE FLIES ACTIVITIES.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE WASTE OIL TANK(REAR AREA).

MINOROther
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

AUG 30
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of prep table shelving, cooler shelving not clean need detailed 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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage rooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. damaged ceiling tiles in prep areas, dining room, shall be repair/replaced.

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. 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 in prep areas, storage areas need cleaning.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.

JUN 16
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. above violation still remaining.

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. above violation still remaining.

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. above violation still remaining.

MAR 26
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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.GREASE ON GROUND UNDER DUMPSTER IN REAR. MUST CLEAN OR REPAIR DUMPSTER. MAINTAIN DRY GROUND. DAMAGE TO INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

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 HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE LEFT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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. NO VISIBLE VACUUM BREAKER FOR HOSE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FOR CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE. MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FROM PLUMBER. NO 2" AIR GAP UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

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