MAMMA MIA.
3131 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 2 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 142015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, SALADS, SANDWICHES, PIZZA ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 42015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 GAP/OPENING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, SALADS, SANDWICHES, PIZZA ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE. NOTED KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MIXER IN PREP/COOKING AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE DRAWER COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 122014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage cabinet in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
APR 152014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
No ice bin cover for the ice bins at bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
West Wall near the cooking equipments must be finished to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
No light shields on lights in the kitchen.Light bulbs must be shielded or provide shatter-proof lighting.
No exposed handsink at bar area.Instructed to provide. No visible backflow prevention device for the ice maker.Instructed to provide and maintain.
APR 82014FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No pest control log book on the premises. Instructed to provide,maintain with all required documents and have available to the inspectors at all times.Serious violation 7-38-020.
No certified food manager on the premises when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.Pizza sauce at 166.1 F,. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
No customer advisory posting posted for the public view-serving hamburgers. Instructed to provide and maintain.
No ice bin cover for the ice bins at bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
West Wall near the cooking equipments must be finished to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
No light shields on lights in the kitchen.Light bulbs must be shielded or provide shatter-proof lighting.
Toilet room door must be self closing.
No exposed handsink at bar area.Instructed to provide. No visible backflow prevention device for the ice maker.Instructed to provide and maintain.
Unnecessary articles must be removed from the rear of the premises due to potential pest harborage.
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OCT 252013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around bathroom sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired, cabinet that had exposed raw wood by pop dispensing unit, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had openings, hole by pop dispensing unit, shall be repaired/sealed., walls that had openings, gaps in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
Light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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