SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1529 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 5, 2017 · passed with conditions

8 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

FOUND BEVERAGE AND FOOD ITEMS STORED NEXT TO TOXIC CHEMICALS: OBSERVED AN OPEN CONTAINER OF THE CLEANING PRODUCT "COMET" WITH DUST PARTICLES OF THE PRODUCT ON THE TOP OF THE BOTTLE SHAKER WITH BOTTLE OPENERS AND BEVERAGE ITEMS STORED NEXT TO THE CLEANING PROUCT UNDER COMPUTER BEHIND THE BAR. ANY PRODUCT CONTAINING CHEMICALS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND STORED SEPARATELY AWAY FROM ANY FOOD AND/OR FOOD CONTACT SURACES. MANAGER RELOCATED THE CLEANING PRODUCT AWAY FROM ANY FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 19
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

KNIVES STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT PREP AREA. NEED TO PROVIDEA KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING,OBSERVED A LARGE POT FULL OF WATER UNDER THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID UNIT

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

MINERAL BUILD-UP INTERIOER OF THE UPPER ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE, PANELS,SCREWS ETC.NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT

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

DEBRIS ON OUTSIDE CEMENT FLOOR BY THE REAR DOOR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FEB 9
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING, RINSING AND STORING UTENSILS AND STAINLESS BOWL AT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. MULTI USE UTENSILS WERE NOT SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE: WITH ACCEPTABLE CHEMICAL SANITIZER: BLEACH, QUAT, OR IODINE. MANAGER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOATION: 7-38-030.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE FRONT PREP AREA /DISH ROOM WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INFORMATION GIVEN UNDER THE COMMENT ON 5-7-15, REPORT#1453942. AFTER MY REQUEST CHEMICAL TEST WAS PROVIDED BY THE DISH MACHINE TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-7-2015,REPORT# 1453942 #33-THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS, WHEELS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #35 WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT, FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT AT ALL TIMES. #41-ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WE OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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

KNIVES STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT PREP AREA. NEED TO PROVIDEA KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING,OBSERVED A LARGE POT FULL OF WATER UNDER THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID UNIT

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

MINERAL BUILD-UP INTERIOER OF THE UPPER ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE, PANELS,SCREWS ETC.NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT

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

ONE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

DEBRIS ON OUTSIDE CEMENT FLOOR BY THE REAR DOOR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ONLY FOR HALF OF THE EMPLOYEES,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERIFICATE FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES.

MAY 7
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED, WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS, WHEELS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST 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 NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD. ALL FLOOR BASES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT, FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 16
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND BAR AREAS.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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DEC 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND BAR AREAS.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

APR 9
2014
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AND REAR PREP AREAS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.

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

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

APR 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP 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

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOOD, GROUND PORK 56.8F AND GUACAMOLE 57.2F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 8LBS, $50. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

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

INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AND REAR PREP AREAS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

OCT 8
2013
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 1
2013
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 OVER 20 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT REAR ON EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER,ON BOXES ABOVE SAME AND ON WALL AND RACK OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER OF LIQUID FOOD SPILL. CLEAN SAME.

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

LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. FLOOR DRAIN AT 1-COMP PRODUCE SINK, DRAINING SLOWLY. REPAIR SAME.

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

FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. PROVIDE SAME.

FEB 6
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMARY ADIVISORY SIGNAGE OR TO DISPLAY ON MENU FOR PUBLIC VIEW.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR SOME RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALKI-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR,MAINTAIN WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK.

JUN 17
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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 REPAIR BROKEN INTERIOR DOOR TO CHESTER FREEZER

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. MUST REPLACE BADLY STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

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. WALL SURFACE NEEDS REPAIRED, REAR HALLWAY AREA, AT CORNERS AND BASE OF WALL

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 KNOB AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND PROVIDE AN EXTENSION TO FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT, ALL DISHES ARE WASHED AT WORKING DISH MACHINE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION

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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZED BASEMENT AREA, DISCARD ALL UNWANTED ITEMS, AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR WANTED ITEMS TO BE STORED OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES

JAN 28
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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.GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLER NEED REPLACEMENT FRONT SERVICE LINE.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT SERVICE LINE.

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