LE JARDIN.
5532 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
11 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 272025FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK MOLD IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO HAVE LID SHUT TIGHTLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER SO THAT LID FITS TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2598551 DATED 8/5/2024: #10 "OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREPA AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS USD BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN." #55 "OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 52024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREPA AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS USD BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
JAN 192023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
SEP 272021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED RUBBER HOSE FOR UNKNOWN PURPOSE RUNNING FROM MOP THROUGH CEILING INTO ADJOINING ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH PERMANENT PIPING.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO KITCHEN AND VARIOUS BROKEN EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND NONFUNCTIONAL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS PARTS OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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NOV 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR SHOWED MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATORS.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN SHOWED MANAGER SUCH THAT IT IDENTIFIES FOODS STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF THE STOVES IN KITCHEN AND SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE GREASE/DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND HAND SINK AT BAR AREA IS SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND TO MAINTAIN.
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN MEN/WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR STORING ITEMS).
FOUND LIGHT BULBS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURE AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
JUN 22017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER.(NOTED ALL CONTAINERS WITH A DATE ALREADY).
CAULK WORN OUT ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE BY THE PREP SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN IN THE RIGHT CORNER BY THE EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
APR 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed ice build up on reach in freezer. Instructed to defrost, clean, sanitize and maintain.
Observed dust build up and debris on floors behind refrigerators in kitchen; Grease and dust build up on floors in kitchen behind the cook line. Instructed to pull all equipment out from the walls and clean underneath, in all corner, and throughout kitchen. Must maintain.
APR 122016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Rear exit door leading to the alley from the rear dry storage/prep area not rodent proof or tight fitting on the bottom, top and in between doors. 1/2 inch - 1 inch gaps found. Instructed must repair, replace and maintain a tight fitting seal on all sides of both doors, and in between. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Observed ice build up on reach in freezer. Instructed to defrost, clean, sanitize and maintain.
Observed dust build up and debris on floors behind refrigerators in kitchen; Grease and dust build up on floors in kitchen behind the cook line. Instructed to pull all equipment out from the walls and clean underneath, in all corner, and throughout kitchen. Must maintain.
AUG 272015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
LEAK ON THE LEFT SIDE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 132015FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO THE ALLEY FROM REAR DRY STORAGE/PREP NOT RODENT PROOF OR TIGHT FITTING ON THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. OPEN 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAPS NOTED. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT ON SITE AT INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED IE: MEAT AND VEGETABLE STOCK ON THE STOVE TOP AT 212F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE, AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NOT JUST WHEN AN INSPECTOR ARRIVES AND TELEPHONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-6-14 NOT CORRECTED 7-42-090. #32-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.#33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN PREP TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOLERS.
LEAK ON THE LEFT SIDE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED A LARGE FLOOR STAND USED, DIRTY ASHTRAY IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ASHTRAYS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. FIRST SMOKING VIOLATION NOTED. 7-32-020(C).
AUG 62014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.------------NOTED CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED AND EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
JUN 272013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOZZLE HOLDER IN BAR AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTILATION COVERS IN DINING AREA, PREP AREA, WALK IN-COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
JUL 152011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED; MUST PUT ADDITIONAL WEATHER STRIP AT THE EXIT DOOR
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DIRTY AIR VENT COVERS IN 2 DOOR COOLER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. 13 DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE STORAGE,FREEZER ROOM-REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. AIR FAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FEB 172010PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to wrap or invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Ice bin not protected or properly covered. Instructed that ice must be protected during storage and a cover must be provided at bin.
Storage shelves, can opener and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ceiling in basement storage room and hallway not maintained. Instructed to seal and repaint.
Utility sink in basement doesnt have hot or cold running water. Instructed to provide both hot and cold water at sink. Drain line not provided for beverage dispenser at bar. Instructed to provided line for holder to properly dispose of waste from dispenser.
Thermometer not provided inside cooler and walk in unit. Instructed to provide thermometer inside units.
Unnecessary articles stored next to rear door. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
Employees in prep area not wearing proper hair restraints. Instructed to provide employees and food handlers with restraints.
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