Chicago Health Dept
59 W GRAND AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2016.
Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED HOLE/GAP ON LOWER WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
SILVERWARE ON TABLES MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLE/GAP ON LOWER WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA AND SOME LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND UTILIZE DESIGNATED HAND SINK FOR WASHING OF HANDS IN SAME PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
SILVERWARE ON TABLES MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLE/GAP ON LOWER WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA AND SOME LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1473380 DATED 6/5/2014 NOT CORRECTED:-#32 NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS ON SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS ON SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OPPOSITE THE SAUCES PREP LINE AND ALSO AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF FINAL RINSE READING 167F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB COMPANY FOR CONSULTATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS ON SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED PIZZA CUTTERS BY THE PIZZA OVEN WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES. ALSO NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN AT THE FIRST FLOOR. ALSO NOTED BLACK DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT VENT BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND CLEAN ALL VENTS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WITH CRACK TILE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE PREP AREA HAS HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN THE VENTS AND ON THE VENT COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
(7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE, LINED WITH SLIME & MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES, WHERE THE ICE CUBES PASSES THRU. (UNIT TAGGED) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED FOR CLEANING/SANITIZING.
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BAR COOLER DOOR GASKETS ARE RIPPED, MUST REPLACE ALSO.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: BAR SINK DRAINS, FAN GUARDS & CONDENSERS OF COOLERS, GASKETS OF BAR COOLER DOORS, COUNTERTOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE.
VERY POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT ALL PREP AREAS & DISHROOM, MUST ADDRESS. FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
HOT & COLD WATER SUPPLY MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE ICE CREAM MACHINE (FREEZING COMPARTMENT).
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Prep reach in coolers (x2) rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair or replace damaged gaskets.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed one missing ceiling tile above dishmachine drainboard. Must provide and install ceiling tile.
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