NOV 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MIMI'S.
BEAT. 38/100
3748 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 6, 2018 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION
AUG 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38- 012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SCHEDULE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHEDUAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE AREA THIS WAS OBSERVED ON6/26/2018.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5=204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK ON 6/26/2018.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-602.11 OBSERVED FLOORS AT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE WORK DIRT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE WORK DIRT. CORE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AT HOT LINE AREA ON 6/26/2018.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS. CORE
JUN 262018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AT HOT LINE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACELIGHT SHIELDS AND LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOWW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA AND BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AROUND HEATING UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.
NOV 72017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH RADIO, PANS AND PLASTIC CONTAINER LIDS. ALSO, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAPS, AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RADIO, PANS AND PLASTIC CONTAINER LIDS, TO ENSURE HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE, AS WELL AS ENSURE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP ARE PROVIDED, AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO ENSURE PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. PROVIDED OPERATION WITH FOOD HANDLERS LETTER.
AUG 122016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS AT 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR NEAR GRILL AND DEEP FRYER
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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AUG 32016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2016
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS AT 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR NEAR GRILL AND DEEP FRYER
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGOUT THE PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
AUG 312015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 31
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON JANUARY 16,2015 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND PREP TABLES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOODS SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.
JAN 162015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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