OCT 19
2017
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
KITCHEN SINK.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
1107 W BERWYN AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 19, 2017 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
COFFEE GRIND "KNOCK BOX" IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING RUBBER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SELF-STICKING PLASTIC SHELVING LINER IN STORAGE CABINETS IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND DIRTY AND PEELING. MUST REMOVE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF GARAGE STORAGE FREEZER AND COOLER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR OF THE GARAGE COOLER AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE FOUND DIRTY WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, LEAVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BASEBOARD WALL COVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING OR MISSING. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT/PLASTER ON THE CIELING OF THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WALL CAULKING AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL PEELING/MISSING. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE FOOD/PAPER GOODS STORAGE MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING, MONITORING OF FLOORS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 12016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVING AND BEHIND THE CHAIR 15 TOTAL, UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER 15 TOTAL INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY AND CHEESE SAND, HAM SANDWICH,LATTE, HOT CHOCOLATE ETC. TWO CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. (CAULK WORN OUT)AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. BEHIND THE COOLER AND BEHIND THE ICE MAKER ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THU-OUT THE PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE PREP AREA AND COFFEE STATION, WIPING THE TOP OF THE COOLER, AND CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 112015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE RUBBER DOOR TRIM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS TORN BUT NO GAP AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DOOR TRIM BEFORE THE TEAR BECOMES LARGER AND A GAP DOES EXIST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE GASKET ON THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO PREVENT LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JUL 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA,BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AT DISH ROOM AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SPIDER WEB HANGING FROM CEILING FAN BY THE EAST WINDOW ABOVE DINING TABLE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
show all 8 inspections →
MAR 302012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STANDUP REACH IN DRINK/BREAD COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
MAR 22011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525236.
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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525236.
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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525236.
FEB 232011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2011
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.//OBSERVED NO SNEEZ GUARD TO PROTECT SOUP,PREP TABLE & SANDWICH PRESS MACHINE ON COUNTER/INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD FROM PUBLIC & OTHER CONTAMINATION
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.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE /NEED NAMES,EXP.DATES,NAME OF CO.,NAME OF FOOD ITEM,INGREDITENTS ON ALL PREPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING.
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 AROUND STOCK & EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING/MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRAKETS OFF FLOOR USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES FOR FOOD.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN PREPARING FOOD
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →