MR. D'S SNACK SHOP.
6656 W DIVERSEY AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 29 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 42025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DRIED LIQUID FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD PREP WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALL
OCT 282025FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. HANDWASING SOAP PROVIDED AT MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 OR MORE SMALL FLIES AND APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWWASHING AREA. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE FREEZER CHEST, ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE BIN OF WHITE ONIONS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FAR-RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE SERVING COUNTER NEAR THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMIATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DRIED LIQUID FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD PREP WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALL.
OCT 172024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED APRON STORED ON CUTTING BOARD WITH RAW MEAT IN REAR PREP AREA. Soiled LINENS shall be kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent contamination of FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT, clean UTENSILS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW HAND SINK IN REAR AND AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR.
NOV 292023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AND ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT LEFT CORNER SIDE AT REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND CEILING FAN BLADES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD,FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DEBRIS AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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JUL 282023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54F IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE COOLER. STEAK MEAT FOUND AT 56F, SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 69F, BURGER PATTIES FOUND AT 45F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE FOUND AT 44F, SLICED ITALIAN BEEF FOUND AT 65F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR AT 48.4F. OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN FRONT AT 48.0F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD ON GRILL WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 212022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK (MOP SINK) OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER/SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
APR 142022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE 1-DOOR FREEZER, BEHIND THE OVEN, UNDERNEATH THE ONION STORAGE SHELF, AND NEXT TO THE BOILER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK (MOP SINK) OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER/SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOUND MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALLS INSIDE THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 82021FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MIKE ANTONOPOULOUS TOUCHING MULTIPLE SANDWICHES WITH BARE HANDS WHILE FILLING BUNS WITH SAUSAGES AND ADDING FRENCH FRIES TO PAPER CONTAINERS. DURING INSPECTION MR. ANTONOPOULOUS PUT ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES WHENEVER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATIONS #10
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VERY SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OVEN COVERED IN GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2285253 DATED 4/16/2019: " OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APR 162019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
2-402.11 OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
APR 92019FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER MUST BE CALIBRATED FOR ACCURATE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE LAST 2 PEST CONTROL INSPECTIONS WERE DATED 6/8/18 AND 12/12/17. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES PER YEAR ARE REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2201189 ON 8/20/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELING ON ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
5-203.13(A): At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVER.
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JAN 242017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Found some foods not properly dated in reach in cooler in rear prep area, must properly date food items in reach in cooler in rear prep area.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
AUG 42016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
COOKING HOOD FRONT COOKING AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE DRIPPING,
FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT,
WALL REAR PREP AREA HAS FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MARITAIN,
LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED AND SINK REAR PREP AND AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM, AND SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
FOUND NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 222015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HAND (NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING SANDWICHES, TOUCHING BREAD, TOMATOES, ONIONS ETC WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, FOOD HANDLER MUST WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES OR USE TONGS, SPOONS, SPATULAS ETC. WHEN PREPARING AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH UNWRAPPED OR UNENCLOSED FOODS. MANAGER HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED (NOTED IN THE COMMENTS ON A PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT# 1522780 ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 09, 2015). CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1522780 ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 09, 2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #35 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE POTATO PREP AREA IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.---------- MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAINS STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (FRONT PREP AREA). ALSO AS PREVIOUSLY MENTION AT SAME REPORT# 1522780 ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 09, 2015 TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
FEB 92015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE POTATO PREP AREA IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.---------- MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAINS STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA).
FOUND NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 112014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Grease trap box for the 3 compartment sink must be installed. Hood and filters above the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning and provide missing filters for rear hood above stove. The owner has work orders on site for the necessary repairs.
MAR 102014FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed; previous serious violation#18 from inspection report#1401411 dated:2/21/14 not corrected.Critical violation 7-42-090. Continued to observe evidence of rodent(s) through mice droppings over 100(mice droppings) in various areas of the premises, on bottoms of rear food prep tables and beneath front service counter(s) and on and around refrigeration units (beneath the motor components of coolers) at rear 3 compartment sink areas along the west wall also on top of boxes of shortening(lard). Pest control service was reccomended and no recent visit from pest control co. since canvass inspection conducted on 2/21/14.Instructed management to clean,sanitize all affected areas,seal noticeable openings where noted to management,Pest control company must be notified for service. Critical violation 7-42-090.
See above violation #14.
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Interiors of coolers and bottoms of food prep tables,sides of hot cooking equipments at rear are not clean.Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning and remove excessive grease build-up on floor beneath the deep fryers.
Grease trap box for the 3 compartment sink must be visible. Hood and filters above the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning and provide missing filters for rear hood above stove.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open foods.
FEB 212014FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Found Food handler not practicing good hygienic practices. Observed female cashier ringing up customers orders, handling cash register, wipe hands on wet cloth behind service counter and procceded to grab hot dog buns and make food order without proper hand washing per city code. Instructed that food handler/cashier must properly wash hands between all duties. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).
Observed mice droppings-approximately 30 behind clutterred stored articles at rear along east wallbase near the hot water tank,at rear along the west wall next to 1 door refrigerator.Food establishment does have a pest control logbook on premises. Instructed to remove all rodent activity and have licensed pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Interiors of coolers and bottoms of food prep tables,sides of hot cooking equipments at rear are not clean.Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning and remove excessive grease build-up on floor beneath the deep fryers.
Grease trap box for the 3 compartment sink must be visible. Hood and filters above the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning and provide missing filters for rear hood above stove.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open foods.
FEB 72013FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED 31-MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED,35 COVING NOT INSTALLED BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 42 FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT ALL VIOLATION NOTED 3/16/2012 WERE TO BE CORRECTED 6/7/2012. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINERS ON SPICE SHELVING IN KITCHEN. INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ONLY SMMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED. OBSERVED ONIONS IN CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER ONIONS INTO A PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
MAR 162012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Food handler not following good hygienic practices. Observed female cashier ringing up customers orders, handling cash register, wipe hands on wet cloth and proceed to grab hot dog buns and make food order without proper hand washing. Instructed that food handler/cashier must properly wash hands between all duties. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly sotred. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Exposed hand sink installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.
Floor behind equipment, along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Coving not installed behind three compartment sink. Instructed to install coving.
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all food handlers.
MAR 72012FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises. Establishment does not have a licensed pest control service premises and not provided logbook with all required documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020. Must provided logbook with all required documents.
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly sotred. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Exposed hand sink installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.
Floor behind equipment, along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Coving not installed behind three compartment sink. Instructed to install coving.
Thermometer not provided inside rear one door cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside cooler.
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all food handlers.
JUN 232011PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSSARY ARTICLES IN REAR AREA (NEXT TO WASHROOM) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NOV 152010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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