JUN 2
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LUIS C. GOMEZ.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
4419 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 2, 2017 · passed
7 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR & 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS ,DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & HOLE IN FLOOR TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM ,DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR PIZZA OVEN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IN FOOD PREP AREA.NOT ALLOWED
MAY 242017FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2017
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 56.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. SAUSAGE 45.2F,5LBS. PIZZA SAUCE 45.4F,3LBS. PEPPERONI 46.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40,0F OR BELOW .APPX.11LBS. $37. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS DURING STORAGE IN A MAKE SHIFT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT IN A HOT WATER TANK ROOM.OBSERVED FOOD AND EQUIPMENT (A BAG OF FLOUR AND A OPEN CONTAINER OF FLOUR,DOUGH MACHINE,2- BUCKETS OF CHICKEN BASE,CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES).MUST REMOVE FOOD AND EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT INTO 1ST FL. PREP AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND ON PALLETS AND ON FOOD STORAGE TABLE IN BASEMENT.ALSO APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/24/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST APPLY SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR & 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,MICROWAVE,CUTTING BOARDS,OVEN,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & HOLE IN FLOOR TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM ,DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW,IN FRONT OF PIZZA PREP COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR PIZZA OVEN,STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OF TOILET ROOMS ,DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS,FILTERS AND HOOD IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM 3- COMP SINK BASIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR POP & SALSA COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ,ELEVATE OR ORAGNIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND BASEMENT FLOOR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IN FOOD PREP AREA.NOT ALLOWED.
JUN 92016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND SIDE STORAGE.
SEP 292015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND MOP SINK NOT SECURED/LOOSE. MUST FASTEN PROPERLY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 172015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND GASKETS AROUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK AT BASEMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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SEP 42014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 4
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT AREA WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP FOR PROPER DOOR CLOSURE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
OCT 152013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZER, WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HEATER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. VENT COVER INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM, AND FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 112011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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