SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA BOULANGERIE.

BEAT. 18/100

915 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 26, 2018 · passed

Failed 6 of 14 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND WOODEN SLATS AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE

JAN 19
2018
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-1-17 INSPECTION # 2059395. VIOLATION #32.OBSERVED THE COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE LAMINATE COVERING DETERIORATED, EXPOSING THE UNSEALED WOOD UNDERNEATH AND ALSO CREATING UNSMOOTH HOLES AND POCKETS. MUST REPAIR COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

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

FOUND WOODEN SLATS AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JUN 1
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE LAMINATE COVERING DETERIORATED, EXPOSING THE UNSEALED WOOD UNDERNEATH AND ALSO CREATING UNSMOOTH HOLES AND POCKETS. MUST REPAIR COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED THE FRONT HANDSINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASH GUARDS TO PROTECT THE CLEAN DISHES STORED IMMEDIATELY ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE SINK OR STORE ALL FOOD AND EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE SINK. OBSERVED BREAD ROLLS BEING STORED ON A WOVEN, UNSMOOTH, WICKER TRAY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ROTTING AND DETERIORATING. THE FLOOR IS SUNKEN AWAY FROM THE COVING, CREATING A GAP AND UNSMOOTH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AND COVING TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MAY 26
2017
FAILED
7 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

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE WALL NEAR THE MOP SINK, AND APPROX. 4 LIVE ROACHES AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGG SANDWICHES, MILK BASED LATTES) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946550 DATED 7/14/16: #34-FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE OVEN, BEHIND THE UNUSED FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35-MISSING/DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE OVEN. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE SOUTH WALL OF THE REAR FOOD/DISH AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. #38-MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED THE COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE LAMINATE COVERING DETERIORATED, EXPOSING THE UNSEALED WOOD UNDERNEATH AND ALSO CREATING UNSMOOTH HOLES AND POCKETS. MUST REPAIR COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED THE FRONT HANDSINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASH GUARDS TO PROTECT THE CLEAN DISHES STORED IMMEDIATELY ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE SINK OR STORE ALL FOOD AND EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE SINK. OBSERVED BREAD ROLLS BEING STORED ON A WOVEN, UNSMOOTH, WICKER TRAY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN SYRUP LIKE SPILLS IN BOTTOM OF WHITE FREEZER. MUST CLEAN BLACK COLORED DUST FROM WALL VENT NEAR OVEN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ROTTING AND DETERIORATING. THE FLOOR IS SUNKEN AWAY FROM THE COVING, CREATING A GAP AND UNSMOOTH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AND COVING TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WHITE UPRIGHT COOLER.

MAY 24
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. THE HOT WATER HANDLE IS STRIPPED SUCH THAT THE HOT WATER CANNOT BE TURNED ON AT THE SINK. MUST REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE OF AT LEAST 85 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE FRONT HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED TO THE REAR HANDSINK. DURING INSPECTION, NOTED HANDSINKS INACCESSIBLE DUE TO ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE SINK. NOTED A SPONGE, BOTTLE AND BRUSH IN THE BASIN OF THE REAR SINK, AND A SOILED PITCHER STORED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK MUST BE CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED THESE ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE WALL NEAR THE MOP SINK, AND APPROX. 4 LIVE ROACHES AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, LATTES, EGGS) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946550 DATED 7/14/16: #34-FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE OVEN, BEHIND THE UNUSED FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35-MISSING/DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE OVEN. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE SOUTH WALL OF THE REAR FOOD/DISH AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. #38-MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED THE COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE LAMINATE COVERING DETERIORATED, EXPOSING THE UNSEALED WOOD UNDERNEATH AND ALSO CREATING UNSMOOTH HOLES AND POCKETS. MUST REPAIR COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED THE FRONT HANDSINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASH GUARDS TO PROTECT THE CLEAN DISHES STORED IMMEDIATELY ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE SINK OR STORE ALL FOOD AND EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE SINK. OBSERVED BREAD ROLLS BEING STORED ON A WOVEN, UNSMOOTH, WICKER TRAY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN SYRUP LIKE SPILLS IN BOTTOM OF WHITE FREEZER. MUST CLEAN BLACK COLORED DUST FROM WALL VENT NEAR OVEN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ROTTING AND DETERIORATING. THE FLOOR IS SUNKEN AWAY FROM THE COVING, CREATING A GAP AND UNSMOOTH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AND COVING TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WHITE UPRIGHT COOLER.

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JUL 25
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 7-14-16 NOT CORRECTED. #29- #38-BAKING OVEN ON SITE MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. OVEN NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND OVEN FOUND REMOVED FROM PREMISES OR PROPERLY VENTILATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING DELI MEAT SANDWICHES DURING THIS RE-INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

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

FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE OVEN, BEHIND THE UNUSED FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING/DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE OVEN AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE SOUTH WALL OF THE REAR FOOD/DISH AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

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

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUL 14
2016
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-5-16 NOT CORRECTED. #38-BAKING OVEN ON SITE MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DDIIRTY. INTERIOR OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE OVEN, MOP SINK, CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE STORAGE, DRY FOOD STORAGE IN REAR BEHIND UNUSED FREEZER, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MISSING/DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE OVEN AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE SOUTH WALL OF THE REAR FOOD/DISH AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

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

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST NOT USE A PLASTIC CUP AS AN ICE SCOOP AND STORE DIRECTLY IN THE ICE. SCOOP MUST HAVE A HANDLE AND BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 5
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FLAT TOP GRILL AND BAKING OVEN ON SITE MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

JAN 20
2016
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLE MONEY, PREPARE FOODS, PACKAGE FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES OR TAKING SOILED GLOVES OFF. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD OF GLOVE USAGE. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS SERVED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING CHLORINE SANITATION LEVEL OF THE DISH MACHINE OR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7-14-15 NOT CORRECTED. #38- NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

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

TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE SHARED BASEMENT. MISSING CEILING, FALLING CEILING AND PLASTER ARE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

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

COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING/CHIPPING WOOD. MUST REPLACE.

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED. SOUTH WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DAMAGED PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE STALLED 3RD PREP AREA AT THE FRONT WINDOWS. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WIRE RACK SHELVING PREVIOUSLY ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK APPROVED AS A DRAIN RACK DUE TO SPACE RESTRAINTS WAS REMOVED AND INSTALLED ABOVE A FOOD PREP AREA. SHELVING ABOVE THE SINK NOW BEING USED FOR BOXED STORAGE. FLAT TOP GRILL AND BAKING OVEN ON SITE MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

JUL 14
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND WORN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER TRACKS AND VENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 7
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO REMOVING SOILED GLOVES AND PUTTING NEW GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS IN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK EVERY TIME GLOVES ARE CHANGED AND AT EVERY POSSIBLE POINT OF CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1441247 DATED 6-11-14: VIOLATION 32- "MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND WORN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER TRACKS AND VENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. NOTED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BENG USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

MAY 9
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI MEATS, TURKEY,ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. (LARGE GROOVES) FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN.(FOOD DEBRIS)

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT.(FOOD DEBRIS/BREAD CRUMBS ETC.)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

OCT 1
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA TO THE RIGHT.

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

MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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

MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL AROUND ELECTRICAL SOCKET IN WASHROOM.

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NEARBY IN LAKEVIEW