SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2005 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 10, 2017 · passed

7 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 10
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS ON THE LINE WHERE CHEESE IS STORED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED UNEVEN CAULK HANGING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE ICE BOX AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK CURRENTLY IN PLACE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS TO PROVIDE A FLAT, SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

JUL 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. ALSO ONE DEAD FLY AND DEBRRIS AT EDGE OF INTERIOR OF THE UNIT LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNSEALED CAULKING INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ABIVE THE SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER BY THE WINDOW.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRESENT CULKING AND REPLACED WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS

SEP 30
2015
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 21
2015
FAILED
4 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

OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR GARBAGE AREA, STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50-52 FRUIT FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS IN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE

OCT 2
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.1F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED MILK DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.7-54F IN REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30 HALF PINTS OF MILK. MILK MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1 CITATION ISSUED.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON SELF SERVICE POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA, MCCAFE, CREAMER, AND JUICE BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS BEHIND COUNTER, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND MCCAFE COOLERS.

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

REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE CUPS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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OCT 7
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE BASE BOARDS IN MOP CLOSET IN DINING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 3- COMP SINK.

SEP 17
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON, INSTRUCT TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HAND WASHING, AND INSTRUCTED TO TO INFORM EMPLOYEES ABOUT ABOUT HAND WASHING PROCEDURES, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010 (A)

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

Gaskets not maintained on reach-in coolers doors. Instructed to replace gaskets.

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

Cooking equipment, storage shelves, sinks and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Coving tile and wall not maintained around three compartment sink. Instructed to replace missing coving tile and detail clean walls and replace chaulk around three compartment sink.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

AUG 5
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

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 LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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 CONSPICUOUSLY IN WALK-IN COOLER

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

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST RESTRICT STORING ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLES NOT FACING UP

FEB 16
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

JUL 21
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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.FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREAS IN POOR REPAIR,SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE 3 COMP SINK.

JUL 14
2010
FAILED
6 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS DISHROOM,REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS,IN CLUTTERED DUMPSTER GARAGED STORAGE.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE RECCOMMENDED,REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER ON FLOOR.

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 SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN STORAGE CLOSET USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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.INTERIOR BASINS OF 2 COMP SINK AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SHELVING,FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION KNOZZLES,INTERIOR CABINETS,SYRUP STORAGE RACKS,SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

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.FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREAS IN POOR REPAIR,SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE 3 COMP SINK,CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP.

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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM GARAGED DUMPSTER AREAS.

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