SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MILO'S PITA.

BEAT. 18/100

6141 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 11, 2020 · passed

Failed 6 of 14 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 11
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 2
2020
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED WATER CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM VENT DIRECTLY ONTO TWO TRAYS OF UNCOVERED COOKED BEEF AND ON RAW CHICKEN IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TWO MISSING HANDLES ON MOP SINK NEXT TO EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CARD BOARD BOXES PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TRASH AND RECYCLABLES MUST BE STORED IN RECEPTICLE SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT HANGING FROM CEILING IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/2/2020, REPORT #2366801. #10-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. #53-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. #58-FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER (COOK) PREPPING FOOD IN REAR WITHOUT A FACE COVERING. ALSO, UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT OBSERVED CASHIER WITH MASK HANGING ON CHIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HE MUST TAKE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES TO PROTECT THEIR EMPLOYEES, THEIR CUSTOMERS AND ALL OTHERS WHO COME INTO PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THEIR OPERATIONS. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A MASK THAT COVERS THEIR NOSE AND MOUTH. Any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. Face-coverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores. 7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 2
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (DRY PEAS & RICE). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PROPERLY CLOSE AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AREAS, COOLER AREAS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTREMELY HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18-OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ACCUMILATED WITH EXTREMELY HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST BE SERVICED, CLEANED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 26
2020
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR. ALSO OBSERVED NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS CORRECTLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION THAT IS USED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, SANITIZER MUST BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER WENT TO STORE TO PICK UP BLEACH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (DRY PEAS & RICE). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS OR TEST KIT ON SITE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS FILLED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PROPERLY CLOSE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AREAS, COOLER AREAS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTREMELY HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ACCUMILATED WITH EXTREMELY HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST BE SERVICED, CLEANED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AREAS, COOLER AREAS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

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JUL 15
2019
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. ALSO, OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH BUILDUP OF GREASE.(GREASE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/GREASE CONTAINER AREAS.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AREAS, COOLER AREAS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT PREMISES (DISHWASHING AREAS). MUST REPAIR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

APR 30
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

A KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED AT PREP COOLER/PREP AREA.NO KNIVES MUST BE STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOR BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE FROM COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDED WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT.CLEAN /REMOVE GREASE FROM INSIDE THE CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS.ONCE EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED MUST MAINTAIN

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOLERS,PREP TABLE,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND AND ROUND GREASE TRAP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BLACK SLIME ON CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE CAULKING,CLEAN AND RE-APPLY CAULKING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

APR 20
2018
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH ROOM AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.SINK WAS FILLED WITH A LOT OF EMPTY PLASTIC USED CONDIMENTS/SAUCES CONTAINERS,AND IN FRONT OF THE SINK WITH MOP AND BROOM.NO SOAP/PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS ,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MENTIONED SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR AND PATIO USED PER CUSTOMERS NOT MAINTAINED; PRESENTLY ARE IN PROCESS OF REMODELING/UPGRADE,HOWEVER OBSERVED GARBAGE THROWN THRU OUT THE PATIO AREA ,ALSO EXCESS BLACK GARBAGE BAGS BROKEN, TORN AND OPENED.TORN GARBAGE BAG WITH RAW MEAT SCRAPS BY THE OUTSIDE REAR EXIT REAR DOOR. GARBAGE,DIRTY GLOVES,CUPS,STRAWS, FOOD AND WASTE OIL INSIDE OPENED CONTAINERS.GARBAGE ON GROUND THROUGHOUT THE AREA: BY EXIT DOOR,PATIO AND GANG WAY.EXCESS RAT DROPPINGS BY THE OUTSIDE REAR DOOR BY THE GARBAGE BAGS,PATIOS THROUGHOUT,UNDER TABLES,BOOTHS,UNDER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND WHATEVER ELSE IS THROWN ON GROUND. ALSO OBSERVED A GROCERY METAL CART FILLED WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAGS(SOME BROKEN).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

A KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED AT PREP COOLER/PREP AREA.NO KNIVES MUST BE STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOR BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE FROM COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDED WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT.CLEAN /REMOVE GREASE FROM INSIDE THE CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS.ONCE EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED MUST MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOLERS,PREP TABLE,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND AND ROUND GREASE TRAP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BLACK SLIME ON CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE CAULKING,CLEAN AND RE-APPLY CAULKING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

AUG 22
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-14-17,REPORT#2078431 #19-OUTSIDE GANGWAY/SIDEWALK AT REAR AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS FOOD/GREASE LIQUID SPILLAGE ,ALSO GRIME BUILD-UP ON CEMENT. FOAM CUPS,PLASTIC,AND A LOT OF CIGARETTE BUTTS ON PATIO AREA. NUMEROUS OF PLASTIC BREAD CRATES UNDER THE STAIRCASE WITH LITTER ON GROUND/CEMENT INCLUDED FOAM,NAILS FROM BOOTHS. UNUSED DIRTY JUICE MACHINE STORED BY THE CRATES WITH A LOT OF SMALL FLIES AROUND THE UNIT. RAT DROPPINGS(OVER 10) AT NORTH-WEST AREA OF THE PATIO. WASTE OIL CONTAINER AT ALLEY WITH GREASE ON TOP LID/CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CONTAINER ALSO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS,POWER WASH GANGWAY,AND PATIO,REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES,JUICE MACHINE AND ALL DIRTY CONTAINERS.CLEAN MENTIONED AREA TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020. TODAY 8-22-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 MANAGER SEND OUT AN EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE GARBAGE,AND WASHED DOWN GANGWAY,ALSO CLEANED THE TOP OF WASTE OIL CONTAINER.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED: CHICKEN, RICE, BEEF ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A)

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-14-17,REPORT#2078431 NOT POSTED/VISIBLE,INSTEAD POSTED AT SIDE OF POP REACH-IN COOLER AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER WAS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 3-10-17,REPORT #1995411 TODAY NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES BEHIND THE UNITS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE ACROSS EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA,NEED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN. GRIMES BUILD-UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM.SPECIALLY COVING/BASEBOARD,CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAINS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

SPILLAGE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINT UPON ENTERING PREP AREA.

AUG 14
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GANGWAY/SIDEWALK AT REAR AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS FOOD/GREASE LIQUID SPILLAGE ,ALSO GRIME BUILD-UP ON CEMENT. FOAM CUPS,PLASTIC,AND A LOT OF CIGARETTE BUTTS ON PATIO AREA. NUMEROUS OF PLASTIC BREAD CRATES UNDER THE STAIRCASE WITH LITTER ON GROUND/CEMENT INCLUDED FOAM,NAILS FROM BOOTHS. UNUSED DIRTY JUICE MACHINE STORED BY THE CRATES WITH A LOT OF SMALL FLIES AROUND THE UNIT. RAT DROPPINGS(OVER 10) AT NORTH-WEST AREA OF THE PATIO. WASTE OIL CONTAINER AT ALLEY WITH GREASE ON TOP LID/CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CONTAINER ALSO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS,POWER WASH GANGWAY,AND PATIO,REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES,JUICE MACHINE AND ALL DIRTY CONTAINERS.CLEAN MENTIONED AREA TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES BEHIND THE UNITS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE ACROSS EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA,NEED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN. GRIMES BUILD-UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM.SPECIALLY COVING/BASEBOARD,CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAINS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

SPILLAGE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE,NEED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

MAR 10
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO PANEL PROVIDED AT INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN DOOR BY THE EAST WALL.EXPOSED INSULATION. NEED TO PROVIDE DOOR COVER,MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE .

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

BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BROKEN CEILNG WALL ABOVE THE JUICE BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MAR 3
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-1-16,REPORT#1752259 #30- FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, GARBANZO, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD. #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT SODA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. #42-FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE TODAY 3-3-17 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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

NO PANEL PROVIDED AT INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN DOOR BY THE EAST WALL.EXPOSED INSULATION. NEED TO PROVIDE DOOR COVER,MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE .

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

BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CABINET,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN CEILNG WALL ABOVE THE JUICE BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

SEP 1
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, GARBANZO, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.

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

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT SODA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 6
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED BOTTOM OF (ONE OF THE TWO) PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MISSING HANDLE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND BY THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT.

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

SEAL ALL THE GAP/HOLE AROUND THE PIPES BY THE MOP SINK, AND THE WATER HEATER.

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

SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALL (BRICK WALLS) BY THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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