SEP 5
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MR CAKE.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
4608 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 5, 2023 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 242023FAILED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 24
2023
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR, IN REAR OF OPERATION, ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
NOV 152017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK, BLOCKED/INACCESSIBLE AND WITH NO SOAP. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WITNESSED EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH LARGE WATER PITCHER INSIDE SINK BOWL, AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO, OBSERVED NO SOAP AT SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINKS ALWAYS REQUIRE SOAP AND SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPARED AND OR SERVED, TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-030
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS AND VENT, ABOVE HOBART WALK IN OVEN, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE, IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. ALSO OBSERVED 7 MISSING CEILING TILE DIRECTLY ABOVE HOBART WALK IN OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR, IN REAR OF OPERATION, ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MAY 62016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED TABLE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS,FANS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE ALL DUST.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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APR 82015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MOP FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND FOODHANLER WITH NO FOODHANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
DEC 312013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 31
2013
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three comnpartment sink, water cloudy with food debris coming up left and right sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
NOV 222011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 22
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →