Chicago Health Dept
4821 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2014.
6 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected May 2014.
Last inspected May 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED MISSING OR CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS (X3) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHTS.
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND AND AROUND KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/22/14). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL MANAGER FOR SEVICE AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SURFACE OF SHELF UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL, SAID SHELF SUFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND INSIDE FRYER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOOR BASEBOARD COVER MISSING ALONG WALL BEHIND STAND UP COOLERS ADJACENT TO COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FLOORBASE COVER ALONG SAID WALL.
OBSERVED MISSING OR CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS (X3) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHTS.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DIVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOPS (X2) CRACKED AND IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOPS AND PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR SAID ICE SCOOPS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE BROKEN, LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA.-------MUST FIX MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BY MOP SINK AND UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
NOTED WATER FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINPIPE DRAINING ON FLOOR (BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE SAID DRAINPIPE/DRAINLINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
FOUND FACILITIES (DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.. THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED, WHEN REPAIRED, PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION FORM TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE COOLER DRAWER (IN PREP AREA). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS: RAW BEEF AT 55.8F/56.4, RAW CHICKEN AT 56.7F, RAW PORK AT 56.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS . CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL. (ISSUED 48 HOUR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY USE AN APPROVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE (LAST INSPECTION (REPORT) WAS 01-22-2013). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE BROKEN, LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA.-------MUST FIX MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BY MOP SINK AND UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
NOTED WATER FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINPIPE DRAINING ON FLOOR (BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE SAID DRAINPIPE/DRAINLINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
ADDITIONAL REMOVAL OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT NEEDED.
NOTED PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AND SERVICE SECTION (LEFT SIDE OF DINING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL OR REMOVE THE SAID PREP TABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT EVERY HAND SINK ON PREMISE.
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPENING OF 1/4 INCH) IN BASEMENT.
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/CLEAN GREASE BOX.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE (3) TOILET ROOMS.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN PREP AREA WITH STAIN OR REPAINT.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY WATERLINE AT DISH MACHINE.--------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2)3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOTED SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES).
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