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Chicago Health Dept

5965 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

5 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Mar 2020.

Last inspected Mar 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS( MELTED CHEESE, ITALIAN BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 1 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST MAINTAIN. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENT PROVIDED. -

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENT PROVIDED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND SLOW DRAIN IN HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ROD DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE RECEPTACLE LOCATED OUTSIDE FACILITY NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS( MELTED CHEESE, ITALIAN BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 1 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST MAINTAIN. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENT PROVIDED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENT PROVIDED.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE RECEPTACLE LOCATED OUTSIDE FACILITY NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 26
2016
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FRONT COOLER STORAGE RACKS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR POTATO CHOPPER NPT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE TOP HOPPER ICE CREAM MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, FOR RE SANITIZING THE CLEAN MACHINE PARTS.

JUN 4
2015
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE/VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 3
2015
FAIL 2 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE/VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

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