OCT 30
2024
PASS · 0 violations
MACHETES BIG QUESADILLAS.
Chicago Health Dept
4503 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
6 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Oct 2024.
Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 23
2024
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLER AND INSIDE THE SMALL SALSA REFRIGERATOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE CONTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE WORKING,ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APROX:1/4" ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED (2) LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE SHELVINGS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
NOV 17
2023
PASS 1 violation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH BROKEN CHAIN TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
NOV 7
2023
FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH BROKEN CHAIN TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2560135 DATED JUNE 29, 2022, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #48 PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FACILITY USING PLASTIC WRAP AND PAPER TO CLOG 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 29
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT (HOT HOLDING UNIT IS TURNED OFF). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED BEEF AT 58.8F, PORK AT 71.0F AND CHICKEN AT 66.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK INSIDE CUSTOMER MEN'S WASHROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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MAR 31
2021
PASS 2 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL AND MOUNT THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL PLATES ABOVE THE WINDOW LEDGE NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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