JAN 29
2021
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KOVALA CORP.
BEAT. 18/100
5806-5808 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 29, 2021 · failed
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11- NO HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12-OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 222021FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2021
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND ALSO PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11- NO HAND SINK IN TE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12- ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING BAKERY PASTRIES AND BAKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD NET. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD NET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR/BEARD,WHILE HANDLING FOOD AND BAKING. TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14- WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15(B-D) INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13- ALL TRAYS, CART, DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, ALL BAKING EQUIPMENTS WITH DUST OF FLOUR ALL OVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER UNDER THE PALLETS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11-WALLS IN THE PACKAGING AREA, WITH HOLES, AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES, SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11- VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND ALSO PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE PUTTING THE ICING ON THE POPPY SEED ROLL WITH BARE HAND,WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES WHEN PUTTING ICING ON READY TO EAT POPPY SEED ROLL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND SINK IN TE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL TRAYS, CART, DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, ALL BAKING EQUIPMENTS WITH DUST OF FLOUR ALL OVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER UNDER THE PALLETS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS IN THE PACKAGING AREA, WITH HOLES, AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES, SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Front counter area shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors that had damaged/ broken floor tiles shall be repaired/replaced.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in prep area, and front counter areas that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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SEP 112015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGH-OUT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES, ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. ALSO, ANY FOOD CONTACT SURFACE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND COVERED TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
SEP 12015FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2015
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROVIDED WITH LIQUID SOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LIQUID SOAP OR PAPER TOWEL FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND LIQUID SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED DUAL EXTERIOR REAR DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM IN MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS COMING UP LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAINLINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, BULK SOTRAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FAN COVERS, CUTTING TABLE AND STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND FLOUR DAILY AND DETAIL CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK-IN COOOLER AND IN PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD LIGHT FIXTURE OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGH-OUT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES, ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. ALSO, ANY FOOD CONTACT SURFACE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND COVERED TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
JUN 162014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT THE WALL UNDER THE FRONT WINDOW AND WALL ACROSS FROM THE WINDOW. ALSO MUST SMOOTH OUT EDGE OF WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND RACKS HOLDING BAGS OF BREAD ON THE FLOOR.
MAR 262014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DISPLAY CASE TRAYS ACROSS FROM THE FRONT CASH REGISTER TO REMOVE BREAD DUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BAKING DUST FROM ALL SURFACES IN THE REAR BAKING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT THE WALL UNDER THE FRONT WINDOW AND WALL ACROSS FROM THE WINDOW. ALSO MUST SMOOTH OUT EDGE OF WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND RACKS HOLDING BAGS OF BREAD ON THE FLOOR.
JAN 312013PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2013
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.....MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE DOOR OF PROOFER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN ALL BAKING TRAYS AND RACKS THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY (BAKING TRAYS AND RACKS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH THICK BLACK CRUST).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND PROOFER. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ALSO AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPEININGS ON CEILING AND ALONG PIPING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA.....ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE, CLEAN OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR RODENTS
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