Chicago Health Dept
4801 N AUSTIN AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2014.
11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2014.
Last inspected Jun 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.
NO THEROMETER INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR GASKETS MISSING/RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE TIN FOIL, SAID SHELF SUFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED LITTER/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
NO THEROMETER INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1335903, DATE: 06-05-2013 SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP METAL EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. #38 - MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, FRYER, GRILL ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, PIPES WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DIPPER WELL (REAR PREP), INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND UPPER PANEL STORAGE SHELVES, PLASTIC SHELVES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP SHELVES AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH HEAVY GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD AND GREASE SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOUND (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP METAL EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING) AND MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET HANDLE TIED UP WITH RUBBER BAND.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER/CONTAINER NOT CLEAN. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, GREASE ON GROUND, UNDER AND AROUND THE SAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG SOUP, HAM, CHICKEN, MEAT, EGGS, SAUSAGE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON PREMISE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP METAL EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH LIME BUILD-UP, ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVE, GRILL ETC) WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING) AND MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET HANDLE TIED UP WITH RUBBER BAND.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of storage cabinet shelving need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving not clean need cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear kitchen areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/sealed, floors under heavy equipment need cleaning(corners).
Ceiling in front prep area, and bathroom had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Stained ceiling panel outside bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.
Damaged/broken light shield by front counter, shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in front prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in freezers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
Storage shelving by 3 compartrment sink that had exposed raw wood, and in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had peeling paint by 3 com[partment sink, prep table shall be repair.Ceiling that had exposed raw wood, wallboard, shall be repair/sealed.
light shields in kitchen prep areas, storage areas not clean need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation0in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep area, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
NEW TOILET ROOM ADDED TO RESTAURANT WITHOUT HAND SINK, ONLY MOP SINK IN TOILET ROOM. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK INSIDE TOILET ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES REMODELED WASHROOM. FACILITIES WITHOUT SUBMITTING PLANS OR RECEIVING PRIOR APPROVAL FOR CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS OMELET, PANCAKE, FRENCH TOAST,STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY FOODS . CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS . MANAGER SHOWED UP IN THE RESTAURANT AFTER 55 MINUTES.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #124231 DATED 12/11/09.32-MUST RE CAULK THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.#33-MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, WITH FOOD CRUMBS.#34-FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE, UNDER THE COOKING STOVE, GRILLER AND DEEP FRYER, UNDER THE PREP TABLES, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. BLACK MOLDING ALONG THE WALL BASE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/REGLUE.#35- FILTER BY THE HOOD, VERY GREASY AND WITH DUST ACCUMULATED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL. WALLS BY THE 3 3 COMPT SINK NEEDS CLEANING. #36- LIGHTING FIXTURE BY THE HOOD, NEEDS A LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK,RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND REPAINT. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.
DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP IN BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN.
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOM.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ICE CREAM COOLER AND THE PIE CASE COOLER AND MUST VISIBLE.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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