Chicago Health Dept
3917 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2018.
14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2018.
Last inspected Apr 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OSERVED FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR DRY FOOD AREA.
COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED AND LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL,
HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
PREMISES HAS TWO PREP AREAS WITH ONLY ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA UPON NEXT VISITED,
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREAS,
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 01/19/2016, REPORT # 1609876, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: #38:INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 02/19/2015, REPORT #1523105, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP AREA, 40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE GAS METER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
REUSING USED CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
EMPLOYEES BELONGING BEING STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PRODUCT, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGING NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA,
LEAKING FAUCET AT 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LADIES HAND SINK IN BATHROOM SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS,
Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler and walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.
Floors in rear storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INCLUDING CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (WRAPPED AROUND WITH PLASTIC) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE GAS METER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler and walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, front prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors under cooking equipment, rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling in rear storage area room had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under storage shelving/racks in rea storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning(corners).
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
Potentially hazardous foods not maintaining proper temperature. Found cooked beef butt inside walk-in cooler at improper temperature. Found approximately 4-100lb containers at 44.5 F to 55.0 F. Manager stated that beef was cooked in the morning. However, temperature logs and proper cooling method was not observed. Instructed manager to rapidly reheat beef to 165 F, cooler from 140 F to 70 F within 4 hours and 70 F to 40 F within 2 hours. store in shallow container and ice bath before placing in w.i.c., cut meat in pieces to cool faster and must maintain cooling temperature logs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in riginal containers.
Storage shelves not maintained in storage room. Instructed to detail clean and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Floor not maintained in walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair floor and reseal floor. Floor inside storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer not working in prep cooler. Instructed to repair non-working temperature.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris. Floor not maintained inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Front double dual doors not rodent proofed. Front doors has 1/4 inch gap across bottom of doors. Instructed to rodent proofed doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in three compartment sink, water coming up air gap from floor drain on floor. Instructed to repair sink or detail clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Interior cooler and ice machine, cooking equipment and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris. Floor not maintained inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
Light shields in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to replace shields or detail clean.
Ice scoop not properly stored stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
LEAKING FAUCET /LOOSE THREAD IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FIXED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES/RACKS IN 1 REFRIGERATOR BECOMING RUSTY MUST BE REPLACED; SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,AT THIS TIME EMPLOYEES ARE CLEANING THE SHELVES
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING TILES WITH HOLES ABOVE PIZZA OVEN AND ABOVE DISH AREA MUST BE SEALED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT BULB MUST BE PROVIDED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER
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