Chicago Health Dept
1236 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
7 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Oct 2021.
Last inspected Oct 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED SOME GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ON THE SECOND FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER, UNDER AND AROUND MOP SINK, UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR, BEHIND THE PEPSI COOLER, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, BY PIZZA PREP COOLER, BY ICE MACHINE, IN STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL ON THE SECOND FLOOR, IN STORAGE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED SOME GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP TABLE SURFACES, STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ON THE SECOND FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE ROOM AND BY SODA DISPENSER SYRUP BOXES IN STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SYRUP FROM FLOOR.
OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE STORAGE SHELF; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
NOTED THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REAR SERVICE COOLER AT PIZZA STATION TO BE IMPROPER-MOZZARELLA CHEESE 58F, RAW ITALIAN SAUSAGE 48F, COOKED DICE CHICKEN 47F, COOKED DICED ITALIAN SAUSAGE 47F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 25LBS OF PRODUCT APPROX VALUE $55. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. SERVICE COOLER AT REAR PIZZA STATION AREA CONTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. STORE PROPERLY IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNTS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN SECOND FLOOR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 82.8F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN DISH WASHING AND PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR, DISH WASHING, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD IN COOLERS. REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER DIPPER WELL AND FRONT COUNTER IN BAR AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR UTILITY SINK, 30 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR AROUND POLE NEAR REGISTERS IN REAR PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR PREP COOLER IN WAIT STATION, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNTS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN SECOND FLOOR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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