LILLY BELL'S DINNER.
456 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 19 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 262021FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-603.11: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. OBSERVED EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
AUG 192021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED POTATOES, SLICED TURKEY AAND SLICED BEEF. HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
SEP 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED OR UNDER COOKED FOODS OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 202019FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVE IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED..
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED OR UNDER COOKED FOODS OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR GARBAGE CONTAINER IN TOILET ROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #60
SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2240572 ON 11/26/18. #55 MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL COVING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. #55 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING. PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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NOV 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
NOTED FOOD OBTAINED FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE: OBSERVED POUND CAKE OFFERED FOR SELL AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT LABEL, WHEN ASKED WHERE THE POUND CAKES ARE FROM THE MANAGER/OWNER STATED " HE MAKES THE POUND CAKES AT HOME. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE, DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL POUND CAKES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PREPARED INSIDE THE PREMISES OF THE RESTAURANT. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-005.
PREMISES HAS PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON THE SERVICE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH ALLERGEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL SELF SERVE FOOD ITEMS. MUST COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
NOTED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH NAME AND DATE (FIFO).
NOTED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, MUST REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL COVING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING.
PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
APR 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES(BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS): OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MULTI TASKING PREPARING, HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES OR WASHING HAND IN BETWEEN TASK SUCH AS: MAKING SANDWHICHES, ROLLING UP BURRITO, ADDING CONDIMENT AND CUTTING THEM IN HALF AND PUTTING THE FOOD ITEMS INTO TO GO CONTAINER WITHOUT USEING GLOVES OR WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE UP RIGHT FREEZER WITH SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
NOTED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
JAN 262017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE OLD WALK-IN COOLER THAT IS NO LONGER TURNED ON OR BEING USED AS A REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR, APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER AND BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH SLIDING DOORS IN THE REAR AND APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS AROUND THE BASE OF THE FURNACE IN THE REAR. ALL RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE, NO DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE DRYWALL NEAR THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR NEAR WHERE RODENTS MAY BE ENTERING FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN THE HOLE AND REPLACE THE DRYWALL TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT INTRUSION.
MAR 112016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET.USRFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
NO LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO GREASE ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL UNDER THE WASH BOWL AND BY THE TOILET BOWL IN POOR REPAIR,HOLES AND SURFACE POROUS.NEED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
NO LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO GREASE ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.END CAPS WITH LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA
FEB 262016FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(TOASTED BREAD,ETC)NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,SUCH AS :SCRAPING DIRTY DISHES,ANSWER THE PHONE,HANDLING MONEY.HANDS ARE WIPED ON APRONS OR ON DIRTY WIPING CLOTH THAT IS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS ,ETC.NO HAND WASHING BETWEEN TASK NOR FOOD GLOVES IS USED. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE INSIDE THE SAID SINK BUCKET AND MULTI USE UTENSILS,FAUCET WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT TO FIT IN CONTAINERS. OBSERVED COOK RINSING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND ITEMS INSIDE THE SAID SINK WAS REMOVED AFTER THE OTHER CERTIFIED MANAGER REALIZED WHO I WAS. ALSO SOAP DISPENSER UNABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP.USED DISHES SOAP(DAWN)TO WASH HANDS. SOAP PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOUND ONE REACH-IN FREZEER AND ONE CHEST FREEZER WITH MEAT AND OTHER FOODS INSIDE MENTIONED COOLERS,ALSO DISPOSOBLE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD DELIVERY,FOAM CUPS ETC ARE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED STORAGE WHICH IS ALSO STORED:CHEMICALS,CAR OIL,TOOL BOX,SHELVES WITH OTHER NON-FOOD ITEMS.DOORS REMAINS UNLOCKED. WALLS AND WOOD FLOOR SURFACE ARE NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ RELOCATE FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS WERE WALLS,FLOORS HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OR REMOVE NON-FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR FOOD AND KEEP DOOR LOCKED AT ALL TIMES.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES.MANAGER SET UP SINK HOWEVER UNABLE TO CHECK STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER.WHICH WAS OVER 200ppm.SANITIZING SOLUTION WAS TESTED WITH MINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIP(200ppm).MANGER RESOLVED THE ISSUES PRESENTLY SANITING SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SNIK MAINTAINS 100ppm. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SERIOUS VIOLATION :7-38-030
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET. A LOT OF PLASTIV SPATULAS ARE IN POOR CONDITION,BROKEN /CHIPPED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SRFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE HOT WATER HANDLE AT STAFF/CUSTMERS WASHROOM PARTIALLY BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NO LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO GREASE ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL UNDER THE WASH BOWL AND BY THE TOILET BOWL IN POOR REPAIR,HOLES AND SURFACE POROUS.NEED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
NO LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO GREASE ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.END CAPS WITH LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA.
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,IS TIED WITH A DIRTY CLOTH INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
OBSERVED A LOT OF ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE REAR AREA BY THE STORAGE FROM CARDBOARDS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ETC,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELEVATED ITEMS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECTS ACTIVITIES
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.
OCT 152015FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, WIRE RACKS IN THE DINING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
SEP 292015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575399 ON 9/11/15 NOT CORRECTED: 16/01 - FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
SEP 182015FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575399 ON 9/11/15 NOT CORRECTED: 16/01 - FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES. 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. REPAIR THE SCREEN FOR THE BACK DOOR.
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, FREEZERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE ON OUTSIDE OF THE BASIN, EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING ROOM AND WASHROOM. CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
INSTALL END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 112015FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CHICKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 49.9F, EGGS AT 56.1F, CHORIZO AT 43.5F, CHEESE AT 45.3F, HOT DOGS AT 48.9F, CHICKEN AT 49.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1459811 ON 5/16/14 NOT CORRECTED: 36/01 - PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REACH-IN COOLERS. 40/01 - PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOODS INSIDE OF THE COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 162014PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SOUP 180.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
INVERT ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, FAN GUARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(PEELING PAINT, WATER DAMAGE).
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
REPAIR LEAKING VALVE ON COFFEE MACHINE.
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PAIL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 182013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF AT PREP CHEST COOLER IS FOUND TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE READING 55.4F THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER READS 50.6F WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER UNIT WILL BE TAG MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED FAX#312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS RANGE FROM 46.2F TO 55.7F INSIDE PREP CHEST COOLER,FOOD ITEMS ARE,RAW STEAK,POLISH,EGGS,TURKEY BACON,CHEESE,HAM,SLICED ONIONS, SLICED TOMATOES, AND MEXICAN SAUSAGE FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED BY MANAGER TOTAL WEIGHT 55LBS AND TOTAL COST $150.00
MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS ALSO MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER NEAR FRONT COUNTER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER BEHIND FRONT PREP COUNTER
MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
FOOD HANDLERS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE WHEN HANDLING OR PREPARING FOOD
JAN 272011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR SURFACE FRONT AND REAR AREA OF RESTAURANT
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA
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