SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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4129 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 30, 2024 · passed

5 of 9 inspections passed, 4 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 30
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE ON SINK LABELING EACH COMPARTMENT (WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION UNOPERABLE IN WASHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 17
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 28
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 21
2023
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2559695 ON 6/22/22 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #56-MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 28
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 22
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2557011, DATED 6/8/22. #25. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JUN 8
2022
FAILED
17 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB.CHICKEN EMPANADAS 121.1F-125.2F. .5LBS. HAM EMPANADAS 131.4F-132.6F. .5LBS. BEEF EMPANADAS 128.5F. .5LB. CHEESE BALLS 106.9F. BEING HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.2.5LBS. $13. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED RICE IN INDIVIDUAL 4 OZ. BOWLS IN PREP COOLER RANGING FROM 2LBS. 44.6F-53.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.OF OR BELOW. APPX. 2LBS. $7. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT 112.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR POP STORAGE.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2- COMP SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE NEXT TO AND ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT, CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM , BASEMENT, PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER .

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2472955 1/21/21 NOT CORRECTED #58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JAN 21
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

JAN 13
2021
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

ALL HANDWASH SINKS SLOW DRAINING AND WATER ACCUMULATING IN BASIN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS, COMPLETELY OPEN AREA. INSTD TO USE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE AND DISPLAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL SURFACE SO AS TO BE A NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LARGE STOVE IN REAR NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTD TO CORRECT OR REMOVE LARGE STOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

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