Metropolitan Asian Family Services

Chicago Health Dept

7541 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2020.

Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2020

Inspection history

FEB 7

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FEMALE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

APR 29

2019

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 15

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS PHONES AND KEYS AROUND KITCHEN. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN DEIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED 2 ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED.

JAN 25

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CARPER IN DINING AREA BY THE KITCHEN IS SOILED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SHAMPOO AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE CARPET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD SPLATTERED ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THREE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE BEHIND AND UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINER ACCUMULATION OF DRY LEAVES,PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIDS AT GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE CLOSED.

MAY 23

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

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MAY 16

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR INSPECTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VENT IN 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ONLY 1 SINK STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY UTILIZE 3 CONPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN STAFF REFRIGERATOR AND SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CALIBRATE AND PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 18

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, and in reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

MAY 8

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAI RESTRAINT.

NOV 8

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

If the main rear door is left opened additional, threshold is needed at bottom of second door.

Minor Sanitation

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

Debris under shelves in kitchen and storage area,instructed to cleanand maintain.

MAY 21

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PROVIDE LABEL FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOODS INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE ALL THE 3 CABINETS UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN ALL 3 WASHROOMS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, STORAGE ROOM WITH THE CHAIRS,INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM, VACUUM/CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CARPET INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE PALLETS OR SHELVINGS FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND BAGS OF RICE INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM,(WITH DUST BUILD UP).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

MAR 15

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 8

2011

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(MILK) ON TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER NOT MEETING PROPER TEMP AT 46.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW AND BE STORED IN THE COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT 1 GAL,AT $2.50. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, 2 COMPT SINK, NO HOT WATER ON 3 COMPT SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. FIELD SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STOP PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALTERNATE METHOD OF SERVING FOOD. NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED HIS EMPLOYEES TO STOP PREPARING AND COOKING. EMPLOYEE SERVED CEREALS,,COOKIES, FRESH FRUIT AND JUICE FOR LUNCH. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND START FIXING THE PROBLEM.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/PROOF THE DOOR. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND SURROUNDING AREA BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS ALL OVER THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. NO CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE AREA, IT'S NOW CLEANED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON BULK CONTAINER WITH RICE AND FLOUR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. DRAIN STOPPER ON SITE WAS TOO BIG NOT THE RIGHT SIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE CABINET IN THE PREP AREA (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED).

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING HEAVY ON THE PIPE BEHIND THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 2 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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