KARAVITES REST INC.

Chicago Health Dept

5130 N SHERIDAN RD · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

29 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2024.

Last inspected Sep 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

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LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 4

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility 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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility 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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

SEP 28

2020

PASS · 0 violations

APR 28

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 6

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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

Critical Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 25

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest 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.

Minor Employee 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

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility 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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

AUG 17

2016

PASS · 0 violations

APR 18

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & 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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food 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.

Minor Employee 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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Food 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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

Minor Other

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

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 1

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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)

Critical Food 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)

Critical Food 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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 25

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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).

Critical Food 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).

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food 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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest 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).

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

AUG 5

2011

FAIL 6 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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

Critical Food 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

Critical Employee 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

Critical Pest 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

Minor Pest 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).

Minor Other

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

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MAR 26

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & 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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