OCT 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 60/100
1731 W GRAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 11, 2023 · passed with conditions
5 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN IS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER TO THE RIGHT OF KITCHEN ENTRACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS ON THE CARTS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH LEFTOVER DARK DRY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITZIZE, AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE PROTEIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 142020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN MAIN PREP AREA COVERED IN GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 222019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 22
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 152019FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2019
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPRA`
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR A GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND 3-DOOR REACK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 62018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 6
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
FEB 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5 TRAYS OF STEAK AT 52.8F AND A BAG OF SAUSAGE AT 53.4F. WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN THE REAR AND ALSO DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: PORTIONED SLICED STEAK AT TEMP OF 50.2F TO 51.9F;PORTIONED ROSEMARY BEEF AT TEMP OF 50.7F; COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 50.5F TO 51F; COOKED EGGS AT TEMP OF 49. COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 51.7F. 4PIECES OF VEGETABLE LASAGAN AT TEMP OF 46.7F.WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 106.25, VALUE:360.04 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL POTS,PANS AND MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLES, MUST BE STORED IN WAY THAT IS NOT CONTAMINATING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FILTERS ABOVE THE CHARCOAL GRILL WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SOME FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN CLEAN POTS UNDER THE PREP TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BIKE INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM SHELVES WERE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINER AREA STORED.
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