SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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3221 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 27, 2013 · passed

9 of 14 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 27
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR COOLERS IN KITCHEN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN HHOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.

JUN 12
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR COOLERS IN KITCHEN,INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK REAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE FURTHER CLEANING AND SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR AROUND PIPES FRONT HANDSINK.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON EAST UPPER WALLS OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.

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

DETAIL CLEAN HHOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE MACHINE.

FEB 22
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TEMPERATURE MEASURED 66.0F DURING THIS INSPECTION.MANAGER FOUND THAT THE HOT WATER TANK WAS SET ON LOW,MANAGER RAISED UP LEVEL AND HOT RUNNING WATER IS NOW RETRIEVED AT 4:25 P.M.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN BETWEEN THE WATER COMPONENT.ICE MACHINE NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL IS SERVICED IN DETAIL,NOIFY THE CDPH OFFICE VIA FAX AT 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS IN KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

MUST REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,REMOVE FOIL LINERS FROM BENEATH WORK TABLES,SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR FOOD PREP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ETC.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND ELEVATE ITEMS STORED TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

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

AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

MAR 19
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 15
2012
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA REAR 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, FRONT PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 30 PLUS FRUIT FLIES 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, REAR AND FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND SIDE DOOR KNOB OPEN HOLE CRITCAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38020

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. TOP AREA OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK MOLD BUILD-UP, SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, MOLD IS INSIDE OF THE ICE TRAY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005A

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE BACK AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTIANED CLUTTER, AND GROUND AREA NOT CLEAN, EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN OUT SIDE AREA SEIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, IN WALK-IN, REACH-IN, STORAGE AREA, ECT.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY-OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE CONTAINERS THATS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPLACE BADLY STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ECT.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, IN KITCHEN PREP BASEMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES

MINORSanitation
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, DASMENT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL WHERE NEEDED KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS FOR HOT BOX

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, OUTSIDE STOVE ECT.,

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MAY 27
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & 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.ALL COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS MUST BE VENTED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

MAY 20
2011
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS AND NOT WASHING HANDS AS REQUIRED ALSO FOUND NO SOAP,HAND PAPERTOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HADSINK DURING THIS INSPECTION.

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHING SOILED POTS/PANS DURING THIS INSPECTION NO SANITIZER SOLUTION "0" PPM AT 3 COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3 COMP SINK FOR PURPOSES OF WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING AS REQUIRED.

CRITICALPest 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AT CLUTTERED LOWER SHELVING AREA AND FRONT DOOR FOUND ALL THE WAY OPEN DURING INSPECTION,NOT RODENT-PROOFED AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN DOORS CLOSED,CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR,ENSURE NO MODE OF PEST ENTRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

MINORSanitation
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 cooking equipment must be kept clean at all times,interior of coolers,shelvings behind front service counters.

MINORSanitation
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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROGHOUT AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR UNDER COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT LOWER WALL BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WERE NOTED,CLEAN WALLS ALONG 3 COMP SINK AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN AREA.

MINORPlumbing & 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.ALL COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS MUST BE VENTED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP,PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.

JUL 28
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE, INSTRUCT ED LABEL WITH DATE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLEAN APPRONS ON FLOORS BEHIND GAME MACHINE ETC.AND WIPE CLOTHS ALL OVER PREP AREAS HANGING ON SINKS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAMPERS FOR CLEAN FOR SOILED ONES,AND STORE PROPERLY ALSO IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

provide metal stem thermometer inside all coolers.

JUL 28
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 8
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE, INSTRUCT ED LABEL WITH DATE.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. FOUND CLEAN APPRONS ON FLOORS BEHIND GAME MACHINE ETC.AND WIPE CLOTHS ALL OVER PREP AREAS HANGING ON SINKS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAMPERS FOR CLEAN FOR SOILED ONES,AND STORE PROPERLY ALSO IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
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 THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS.

JUN 28
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. MANAGER HAD FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN,OSERVED ABOUT 5-8 HOUSE FLIES IN DINING,ALSO BAOVE SAID DOORS NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED; ABOUT 1 1/2"- 2" GAP EXISTS ON SAID DOORS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO GET RID OF FLIES AND PROPERLY RODENT PROOF DOORS WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 07-05-10. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO KEEP ABOVE DOORS CLOSE OR PROVIDE SREEN.

MINORChemical Safety
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. FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS WITH DATE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. FOUND CLEAN APRONS ON FLOORS BEHIND GAME MACHINE ETC.AND WIPE CLOTHS ALL OVER PREP AREAS HANGING ON SINKS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAMPERS FOR CLEAN AND FOR SOILED ONES AND STORE PROPERLY,ALSO IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
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 THERMOMETER INSDE ALL COOLERS.

MAY 11
2010
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 5
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 27
2010
FAILED
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS THRU-OUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.NOTED COOKED MEATS,LIQUID EGGS, COOKED GROUND BEEF,SHISH KABOBS,GRIND PLATANOS, COOKED YUCAS,ETC WITHOUT COVER WHILE OTHER THINGS WERE STORED ABOVE THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COVER FOODS 1st BEFORE STOREING ABOVE THEM. SITUATIONS WAS CORRECTED WHILE STILL ON PREMISES.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 02-26-09 REPORT #156708, #s31,32,& 34 NOT CORRECTD. [31]"ALL CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS[POTS,PANS,ETC] ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT AND AT ALL AREAS NEEDS TO BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN OR COVERED ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOORS AT ALL TIMES". [32}"RUSTED REACH-IN COOLER BOTTOM AT FRONT OF KICHEN,AND BROKEN GLASS SLIDING DOOR ON WARMER CASE NEEDS REPAIR" "MUST REPLACE SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP.SINKS WITH HOLES IN THE MIDDLES". {34}"MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AT FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE,AND AT REAR DINING AREA". CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS.

MINORSanitation
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. REPLACE MISSING FILTER PIECE ON HOOD.

MINORSanitation
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. MOP SINK AND INTERIOR / EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA WITH WATER DRY AT ALL TIMES.FLOORS BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS CLEANING. REPAIR FLOOR GUARDS IN LADIES TOILET,AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AND ON WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT REAR AREAS.REPLACE MISSING CEILINB TILES AT REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE BRIGHT LIGHTS IN TOILETS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR DAMAGED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON GENTLE-MEN TOILET DOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3COMP.SINKS,AND UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN GENTLEMEN TOILET.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE,AND BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE-SCOOPS AT ALL ICE DISPENSING AREAS,AND AT ICE MACHINE.

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