SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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3552-3554 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 28, 2014 · passed with conditions

3 of 4 inspections passed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND PREP COOLER (IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F. THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL FORM TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THE THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED. (MANAGER ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT SETTING. AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 40.1F. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION). CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. NOTED HOT DOG INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.8F, COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 50.6F, GYRO SAUCE AT 48.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 47.8F, MAYONNAISE AT 48.9F, DICED TOMATOES AT 49.4F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 25.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT (3) EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. NO SOAP AVAILABLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED PREPACKAGED PEANUTS AND SEEDS ON PREMISES FOR SALE WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP/COOKING LINE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTER SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND INN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK INSIDE 2ND WASHROOM.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

NO CUSTOMER ALLOWED TO USE WASHROOMS IN REAR PREP AREA.

MAY 15
2013
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FREEZER IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF FROST. MUST DEFROST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

COVES/WALLBOARD IN PREP AREA AND TOILETS ROOMS ARE PEELINF AWAY FROM FLOOR/WALL. NEED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING TILES ARE DAMAGE IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. NEED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PANEL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DAMAGE AND MUST BE REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELDS ARE DIRTY HAS BUILD OF DUST. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENT COVERS HAS BUILD OF GREASE . MUST DETAIL CLEAN. VENTILATION HOOD OVER FRYER HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.GREASE TRAP HAS RUST ON COVER. MUST PAINT. MUST PROVIDE MOP SINK WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IS INSIDE ICE MACHINE . MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

MAR 14
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND COFFEE PREP AREA; HANDSINK AND JUICE SHAKER AREA TO PROTECT FOOD FROM DIRTY WATER,AT THIS TIME NO COFFEE OR JUICE ARE BEING PEPARED

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DIRTY PREP TABLE,CABINETS IN ICE CREAM AREA ; DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE COOLER OF THE FRONT AREA;COOKING HOOD DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN ICE CREAM AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. 5 INCH HOLE ON CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKING HOOD MUST REPLACE OR SEAL HOLE

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA

JUN 30
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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