Chicago Health Dept
4032 W PETERSON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2023.
Last inspected Sep 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED ALL PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
ALL CONTAINERS OF SPICES AND FOOD PRODUCT MUST HAVE A LABEL OF IDENTITY.
OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC STRAINER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. OBSERVED PITTED AND WORN CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE. BROKEN AND WORN ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED.
OBSERVED FLOOR FAN VERY DIRTY. CLEAN IF POSSIBLE OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS ON SHELVES IN FRONT AREA ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN DESIGATED AREAS AND ALL PERSONAL, TOOLS, CLEANING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED ALL PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
ALL CONTAINERS OF SPICES AND FOOD PRODUCT MUST HAVE A LABEL OF IDENTITY.
OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC STRAINER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. OBSERVED PITTED AND WORN CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE. BROKEN AND WORN ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED.
OBSERVED FLOOR FAN VERY DIRTY. CLEAN IF POSSIBLE OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS ON SHELVES IN FRONT AREA ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN DESIGATED AREAS AND ALL PERSONAL, TOOLS, CLEANING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED ALL PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
OBSREVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 52F. NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. ONLY NON TCS FOODS IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED. COOLER WAS TAGGED
ALL CONTAINERS OF SPICES AND FOOD PRODUCT MUST HAVE A LABEL OF IDENTITY.
OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC STRAINER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. OBSERVED PITTED AND WORN CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE. BROKEN AND WORN ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED.
OBSERVED FLOOR FAN VERY DIRTY. CLEAN IF POSSIBLE OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS ON SHELVES IN FRONT AREA ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN DESIGATED AREAS AND ALL PERSONAL, TOOLS, CLEANING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2497350 DATED 3/24/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA WHERE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LOCATED. #10 OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL AT MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA WHERE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL AT MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SHELLED EGGS FOUND AT 61.3F, COOKED RICE FOUND AT 58.2F AND COOKED VEGETABLE EGGROLLS FOUND AT 63.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE WITH MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH EXPIRATION DATE(ONLY 7 DAYS INSIDE THE COOLER). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
SOME COOLERS HAS NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
MIUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE MOP SINK FAUCET.. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE ,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST HAVE A COVER OR LID AND MAINTAIN.
PREP TABLES TOP AND BOTTOM SHELVE WITH SO MANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,REMOVE NON FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND SERVICE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
Caulk around dish machine counter area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under 2 compartment sink not clean, had excess grease build up under pallet, need detailed cleaning, excess grease build up removed.
Broken/damaged light shield in dish machine area shall be repaired/replaced.
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. Reach in cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint in prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving in kitchen pre area mot clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under cooking equipment not clean detailed cleaning(corners).
Wall by exposed hand sink in rear kitchen area had peeling paint/holes, shall ne repaired/sealed
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN REACH-IN FREEZER.---------NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL IN SERVICE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.9F). NOTED COOKED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F, 48.2F, 47.9F, BEEF AT 50.1F, 49.9F, 48.0F, SHRIMP AT 47.9F, 48.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT COMPARTMENT) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA..
FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORAGE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. SILVERWARE ON TABLES NOT WRAPPED. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP ALL UTENSILS OR PLACE ON TABLE WHEN CUSTOMER ARRIVES.
GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTURCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
CABBAGE SHREDDER ON PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER EACH USE.
HOLE NOTED IN WALL BETWEEN BASEBAORD BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSIL USED TO SCOOP RICE AT LARGE WHITE RICE CONTAINER OR USE A RICE SCOOPER WITH A LONGER HANDLE AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH STAND-UP FANS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO CHANGE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AND REMOVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION FROM HOOD FRAME ABOVE COOKING WOK STATIONS.
MUST REPAIR INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR CLOSEST TO THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM SO AS TO BE ADJUSTED TO PROPERLY FIT DOOR FRAME. DOOR IS NOT EVEN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM PIPES AND PREP TABLES FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR CLOSEST TO THE RESTROOM.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN THE SERVER STATION AREA IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.0F TO 66.8F (FRIED CHICKEN 51.8F,PORK 46.1F,EGGS 66.8F,CHICKEN 54.3F, SHRIMP 50.3F, COOKE RICE 45.9F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS 13LBS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY DURING LUNCH HOUR.(TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT IS ADEQUATE AT THIS TIME). CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NOTED EMPLOYEES WEARING GLOVES AT THE PREP AREA; HOWEVER NOTED NO ONE CHANGING GLOVES. EMPLOYEE MOVED FROM ONE COOLER TO ANOTHER SELECTING ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAINERS (UNCOOKED MEAT,SHRIMP,CUT VEGETABLES) THEN TO FRIED READY TO EAT ITEMS (CHICKEN) AT THE SAME TIME OPENING COOLER DOORS WITH SAME GLOVES.SAME EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AND PROCEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS AS OFTEN AS NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING POTS BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CUTTING BOARD AT THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, UPRIGHT COOLERS AND EXHAUST FAN AT THE REAR PREP AREA.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of storage shelving need cleaning.
Floors in rear kitchen area need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy needs cleaning, exhaust vents in bathroom not clean, need cleaning
Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
Ceiling in rear kitchen storage areas had splatter, not clean need detailed cleaning.
Missing light shields in rear storage area closet shall be provided.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers not clean need cleaning.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices),non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(crevices).Prep table lower shelving, and storage cabinet shelving need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning(corners), floor in rear storage areas, furnace room need detailed cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.Walls in rear kitchen not clean need detailed cleaning.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Light shields in prep areas need cleaning.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.Exhaust canopy had grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Storage shelves inside prep cooler rusted .Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Can opener, fan covers and storage shelves thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind heavy equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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