Chicago Health Dept
2113 W TOUHY AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
19 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2023.
Last inspected Jun 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STANDING 1 DOOR FREEZER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED .
THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT SCREEN DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
THE GASKETS ON 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ARE CRACKED. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED GASKETS.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
EMPLOYEE CLOTHING ITEMS ARE STORED NEAR THE KNIFE RACK. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUAT PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LID FOR TRASHCAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM
OBSERVED BOXES OF FRUITS/VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE BOXES OF FOOD. OR STORED ALL BOXES OF PRODUCE AND FRUIT 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE HELPING SCOOP FOODS FROM THE POT NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING IN THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USE TO STORE FROZEN CHICKEN WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK
UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER/LID FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORE ON TOP OF THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
ONE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINE FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
3-501.16 OBSERVED FOOD INCLUDING 10 LBS OF BEEF AT 52.2 F VALUED AT $30, 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 51.0F VALUED AT $30 WITHIN REFRIGERATOR. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
4-301.11 OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT AT 52.0 CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNCLUDING BEEF AND CHICKEN. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #32 OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SOUTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA. SEE REPORT#1947108 DATED 7-25-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
NOTED TOP OF GRILL BURNT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN TOP OF GRILL. INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANINGTO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
NOTED FLOOR TILES MISSING AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR LEADING TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.
NOTED UNSEALED PLASTER ON CEILING IN THE DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAK AT DRAIN AT WASHBASIN IN RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZER.
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA, ALSO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, STOVE, AND GRILL. INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR FREEZER ON WEST WALL IS NOT CLEAN.
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALSO, PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER AND AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA, ALSO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, STOVE, AND GRILL. INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR FREEZER ON WEST WALL IS NOT CLEAN. ALSO, THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALSO, PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER AND AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and in reach in freezer.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES.
FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES: UNDER THE TWO DOORS COOLER, UNDER WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER AND BEHIND THE POP COOLER IN DINING AREA. FOUND BOTH FRONT AND REAR DOORS WIDE OPENED INCLUDED THE SCREEN DOOR IN REAR EXIT AREA.SCREEN DOOR HAS SCREEN MESH WITH HOLES AND DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR,NEED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR SCREEN DOOR, OR KEEP DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES,TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
DIRTY CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL ARE USED FOR SHELVE LINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
WHITE PLASTIC COOKING SPATULAS ARE CHIPPED/BROKEN PARTS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE
FOOD DEBRIS AND DRY BLOOD STAIN INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,REPLACE.DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Remains to be corrected by 5/24/12.
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR.WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
NO COLD RUNNING WATER ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
RUBBER GASKET RIPPED OFF ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PLASTIC TUBE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE WOOD BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER ALL THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM ,WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL,STOVE AND WATER HEATER AND WALLS BESIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. CEILING IN THE DINING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT, MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAITAIN. FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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