SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1664 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 10, 2024 · passed

21 of 29 inspections passed, 5 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
21 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 10
2024
PASSED
0 violations
APR 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (ABOUT 10 BOTTLES OF MILK, ABOUT 100 SMALL PACKAGES OF LIQUID DAIRY CREAMER) INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATION UNIT AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, TCS FOODS WAS AT 58F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARD ABOUT 20 LBS OF DAIRY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON A PIPE LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE CO2 TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED TOILET TISSUE SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

AUG 21
2023
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 18
2023
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 14
2023
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ADEQUATELY. LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE SODA MACHINE SPOUT LOCATED NEXT TO DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND UTILITY SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

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FEB 6
2023
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 12
2020
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 5
2020
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.

DEC 11
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE STAFF COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVENS, AND CLEAN COFFEE STATION FRONT.

AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN AN EXISTING DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE UNDER SODA MACHINE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND ICE CREAM MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH CLOSETS NEAR STAFF BREAKROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DISCOLORED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

DEC 15
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 27
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 29
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 21
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILLS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 2
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AIR CURTAIN ATTACHED TO WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 5
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, MCCAFE, ORANGE JUICE, CREAMER, ETC.

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNITS, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

NOV 25
2014
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 18
2014
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1401751 DATED:03/07/2014. 38 Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink. Repair same. Provide splashguard at exposed handsink next to prep table. 06/07/2014 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

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

STOCK ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE REAR CLOSET AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 24
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed cooler door gaskets not tight fitting. Instructed to replace gaskets. Observed cutting board at salad prep line stained. Instructed to clean and sanitize or replace cutting board.

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

Observed floor with grease and debris behind syrup boxes and under cook line. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Observed handsink in prep area not sealed to wall. Instructed to seal handsink to the wall. Observed baseboards in Walk In cooler unattached to the wall. Instructed to repair baseboards.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed light shields missing in dry storage and prep area. Instructed to provide light shields

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

Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink. Repair same. Provide splashguard at exposed handsink next to prep table.

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

Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in santizing solution.

MAR 7
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed cooler door gaskets not tight fitting. Instructed to replace gaskets. Observed cutting board at salad prep line stained. Instructed to clean and sanitize or replace cutting board.

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

Observed floor with grease and debris behind syrup boxes and under cook line. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Observed handsink in prep area not sealed to wall. Instructed to seal handsink to the wall. Observed baseboards in Walk In cooler unattached to the wall. Instructed to repair baseboards.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed light shields missing in dry storage and prep area. Instructed to provide light shields.

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

Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink. Repair same. Provide splashguard at exposed handsink next to prep table.

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

Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in santizing solution.

FEB 15
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 15
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 10
2012
PASSED
0 violations
APR 18
2012
PASSED
1 violation
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. THE FLOORS HAVE GREASE DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE GRILLS, CLEAN UP THE GREASE AND REMOVE PUDDLES FROM UNDER THE GREASE HOLDING TANKS.

FEB 24
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FRYERS AND THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH NOT CLEAN,SOME FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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. THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD STOREROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
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. THE VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM ARE DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

DEC 28
2010
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 27
2010
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49F. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH-IN COOLER: EGG PATTIES AT 48.5F(6 DOZEN), SHELL EGGS AT 52.9F (3 DOZEN), LIQUID EGG MIXTURE AT 50.1F (6 CONTAINERS), AND BURRITO EGG MXITURE AT 50.9F.(APPROX 3LBS). ALL VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 30LBS, $500 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED7-38-005A CRITICAL.

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER AND UPRIGHT BREAKFAST REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP. PROVIDE COVER AND OR LID FOR FRONT SERVICE ICE BIN. REMOVE BREAD CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS-PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STOCK ITEMS. EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,HINGES OFF. REPAIR SAME.

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

CLEAN, UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE NOZZLES, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE FOUNTAIN AT CUSTOMER AREA, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF FRONT HAND WASH SINK, WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALONG WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.

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

STANDING WATER SECTIONS NOTED BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

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

SEAL OPENINGS AROUND BEVERAGE LINES AT CEILING AT REAR AREA. LIGHT SHIELDS THUR-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

JUL 13
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER AND UPRIGHT BREAKFAST REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP. PROVIDE COVER AND OR LID FOR FRONT SERVICE ICE BIN. REMOVE BREAD CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS-PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STOCK ITEMS

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

CLEAN, UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE NOZZLES, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE FOUNTAIN AT CUSTOMER AREA, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF FRONT HAND WASH SINK, WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALONG WALL BASE IN DINING 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. STANDING WATER SECTIONS NOTED BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND BEVERAGE LINES AT CEILING AT REAR AREA

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE FREEZER.

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDER ICE BIN BY FRAPPE UNIT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD

JUL 9
2010
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND OVERHEAD SPRAYER ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT AND FRAPPE UNIT WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANTIZE EQUIPMENT. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN HOT WATER PROVIDED ABOVE UNITS.CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED NOR CLEAN. DUMPSTER LEAKING LIQUID, SPILLS SURROUNDING DUMPSTER, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON DUMPSTER ATTRACTING HOUSE FLIES TO SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE DUMSTER, CLEAN SPILLS, ANS MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION TO PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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

DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER AND UPRIGHT BREAKFAST REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP. PROVIDE COVER AND OR LID FOR FRONT SERVICE ICE BIN. REMOVE BREAD CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS-PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STOCK ITEMS.

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

CLEAN, UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE NOZZLES, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE FOUNTAIN AT CUSTOMER AREA, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF FRONT HAND WASH SINK, WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALONG WALL BASE IN DINING 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. STANDING WATER SECTIONS NOTED BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND BEVERAGE LINES AT CEILING AT REAR AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE FREEZER.

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDER ICE BIN BY FRAPPE UNIT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

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