SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MARGIE POULOS.

EAT. 94/100

1960 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 22, 2013 · passed

7 of 8 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 22
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF MILK DISPENSER,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,MIXING POTS ON SCALE IN BASEMENT AREAS,CABINETS NEXT TO SERVICE COOLER ETC.

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

ALL ITEMS KEPT FOR STORAGE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEAT,6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

OCT 12
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

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

MUST CLEAN/REPAINT/RESEAL BASEMENT AREA WALL, AND ADD CEILING TILE TO SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CEILING

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN WASHROOM AREA

MAR 21
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

JAN 27
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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JAN 20
2012
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPING FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA, UNDER SEATS, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RESTRICT USING OPEN BAIT, BAIT STATIONS MUST BE ENCLOSED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA

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 REPLACE ALL RUBBER GASKETS TO CHEST FREEZERS FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, REPAINT RAW WOOD COUNTER IN BASEMENT AREA, AND RESURFACE PANEL AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL SINK

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TABLE TOPS BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN ALL TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER, CLEAN MICRO-WAVE INTERIOR BASEMENT AREA

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. MUST CLEAN AND RESURFACE FLOORS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, CLEAN STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA

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. MUST INSTALL WALLS, CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, IF BASEMENT IS GOING TO BE USED FOR A PREP AREA

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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN BASEMENT AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. MUST REPAIR DIPPER WELL BY ICE CREAM STATION, MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE BATHROOM

MINOROther
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

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

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 CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA

OCT 15
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. CLEAN SYRUP AND OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INSIDE MICROWAVE IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS OR FOOD STAINS.CLEAN CHAINS HANGERS ON LIGHTS ON 1STFL.ABOVE PREP AREA WITH DUST.

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. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WRAP ON SEWER PIPE IN BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. REPAIR FLUSHER HEAD ON TOILET BOWL LEAKING WATER.

JUL 21
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. CLEAN SYRUP AND OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INSIDE MICROWAVE IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS OR FOOD STAINS.CLEAN CHAINS HANGERS ON LIGHTS ON 1STFL.ABOVE PREP AREA WITH DUST.

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. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WRAP ON SEWER PIPE IN BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. REPAIR FLUSHER HEAD ON TOILET BOWL LEAKING WATER.

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