Chicago Health Dept
3119 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
9 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Oct 2017.
Last inspected Oct 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA (ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT) AND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (REAR PREP AREA).
FOUND OVER 200 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES. (OVER 75 LIVE FLIES IN BAR AREA, 25 LIVE FLIES IN SODA GUN IN REAR PREP AREA, OVER 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM OF DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2059674 ISSUED ON 06-06-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #35 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR MARGARITA MACHINE BEHIND BAR.--------- MUST REPAIR SLOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (ACROSS WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER). #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS
NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.-----------MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 4 DOOR PREP COOLER (ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF HAND SINK CABINETS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BAR AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA STORAGE RACKS AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA, (2) KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/ COOKING AREA, CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.-------- WALL BY STAIRCASE IN POOR REPAIR, MUST BE REPAIRED SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED GAP/OPENING ON WALL BY PREP AREA. MUST SEAL GAP AND HOLES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA (ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT) AND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (REAR PREP AREA).
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR MARGARITA MACHINE BEHIND BAR.--------- MUST REPAIR SLOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (ACROSS WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER).
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, STORING LIQUOR CONDIMENTS ON ICE INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AT ONCE, SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 04/27/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1537355, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE (BEHIND LOWER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AND IN BAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
HANDLE TO THREE DOOR PREP COOLER MISSING, MUST PROVIDE, SAME COOLER DOOR FALLING OFF HINGES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, AND KNIVES NOT BEING STORED INSIDE KNIFE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT, MUST ALL PERSONAL ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE COOKED RICE, SOUP, REFRIED BEANS, SHRIMP, OYSTERS, FISH ETC). NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST PE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE (BEHIND LOWER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AND IN BAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood in 2nd floor storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in 2nd floor storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, storage areas shall be provided. Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, gaps, shall be repaired/sealed(2nd floor).
Missing light shields in storage areas(1st floor, 2nd floor), shall be provided.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SODA GUN HOLDER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE (2) CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE.
FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A WRITTEN LOG (WITH SERVICE REPORTS, LICENSE, CHEMICAL USED ETC.) SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE.------REAR (2) EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED. NOTED 1/4 INCHES GAP OR OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID OR COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SODA GUN HOLDER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE (2) CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE.
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