Chicago Health Dept
3924 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2021.
Last inspected Dec 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT DELI PREP STATION (MIDDLE). MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING, RODENT /INSECTS PROFFED.
OBSERVED THE MALE COOK COOKING NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN), TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN PLACE BUT IN-COMPLETE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS(PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,DISPOSABLE MOPS AT ALL TIMES). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOUND TORN GASKET MIDDLE DOOR INSIDE THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE PEELING DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN SO THAT SHELVINGS ARE SMOOTH,AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE TO ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER, CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
FOUND STOCKS STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES, TOUCHING THE ICE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ANS DEBRIS ALL OVER THE LID AND SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREAS AND CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING WALL TILES ON THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE DOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Found hand sink in kitchen not maintained. No water from faucet when hot water handle turned on. Hot water turned off under sink at the pipes. Instructed must have hot and cold water (at adequate city pressure) at all times. Hand sinks must be maintained, functioning and accessible at all times. Operator opened hot water valve under sink to restore hot water during inspection. Hot (and cold) water is now functioning at the hand sink. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Found excessive dust and debris on floors in the following areas: near hot water heater in rear of kitchen; in between walls and reach in freezer in the front of prep area; and on floors in rear of kitchen under lockers. Must detail clean these areas. Must maintain same.
Observed exposed hand washing sink without paper towels, or hand drying device. Instructed exposed hand sink must always be stocked with hot/cold water, soap and a sanitary means to dry hands (paper towels). critical violation 7-38-030.
Observed raw beef patties pan sitting directly on top of ice cream in the front freezer. Instructed to move raw items below ready to eat foods during storage to prevent cross contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Facility does not have chemical test kit on site. Facility was notified during last inspection 10/16/15 to provide. Instructed to provide chlorine test kit, if they will use bleach as a method of sanitizing. Also instructed staff how to properly set up wash, rinse and sanitize station. serious violation. 7-38-030.
The following previous minor violations have not been corrected from 10/16/15, Inspection # 1579042: #32 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS. LID OF BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. #34 DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE. #43 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #45 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. serious violation. 7-42-090
Observed mold like black substance on rear of soda fountain machine. Instructed must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
Facility only has 2 drain stoppers. Facility must also acquire 3 drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in order to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize.
MUST STORE ICE CREAM SCOOP INSIDE THE DIPPER WELL. NOT INSIDE THE ICE CREAM. TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER INSIDE PREP COOLER. LID OF BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
PREP COOLER WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NEED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
COKE DISPENSER MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED. NEED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THEROMOMETER.
Above violatio still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, freezer.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.
Floors in kitchen prep area, rear storage area under shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, bathroom not clean, need cleaning, leaking pipe by ice cream freezer, shall be repaired/replaced, drain pipe of exposed hand sink, shall be repaired/replaced.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #150323,04-09-10 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED,FOUND # 34 FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NEAR DOOR NOT MAINTAINED,MUST PROPERLY SEAL FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES;FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED UNDER SWEEPINSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SWEEP ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF DOOR TO PREVENT DAYLIGHT ENTERING, #38 SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SINK -2 MISSING; CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION; GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-06-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ICE BUILT UP ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,MUST BE REMOVED AND DETAIL CLEAN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED WALL TILES UNDER HANDSINK MUST BE REPLACED; TINY HOLES IN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA FRONT AND REAR MUST BE SEALED
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. MUST WEAR HAIR CAP/HAIRNET IN PREP AREA
Single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers during storage to prevent contamination before use.
Shelf under front counter not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Soda nozzles, sinks, deep fryer cabinet, fan covers inside cooler and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor inside walk in cooler not maintained and near rear door. Floor not cleaned behind equipment and corners. Instructed to detail clean floor thru-out and properly seal floor inside walk in cooler and replace broken floor tile near door. Floor near rear door not completely sealed under door sweep. Instructed to install sweep on opposite side of door to prevent daylight entering.
Utility sink not maintained. Instructed to replace or repair crack to prevent from leaking. Sink stoppers not provided for 3 comp sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for sink.
Single use utensild not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers during storage to prevent contamination before use.
Shelf under front counter not maintained. Instructec to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Soda nozzles, sinks, deep fryer cabinet, fan covers inside cooler and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor inside walk in cooler not maintained and near rear door. Floor not cleaned behind equipment and corners. Instructed to detail clean floor thru-out and properly seal floor inside walk in cooler and replace broken floor tile near door. Floor near rear door not completely sealed under door sweep. Instructed to install sweep on opposite side of door to prevent daylight entering.
Utility sink not maintained. Instructed to replace or repair crack to prevent from leaking. Sink stoppers not provided for 3 comp sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for sink.
Single use utensild not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers during storage to prevent contamination before use.
Shelf under front counter not maintained. Instructec to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Soda nozzles, sinks, deep fryer cabinet, fan covers inside cooler and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor inside walk in cooler not maintained and near rear door. Floor not cleaned behind equipment and corners. Instructed to detail clean floor thru-out and properly seal floor inside walk in cooler and replace broken floor tile near door. Floor near rear door not completely sealed under door sweep. Instructed to install sweep on opposite side of door to prevent daylight entering.
Utility sink not maintained. Instructed to replace or repair crack to prevent from leaking. Sink stoppers not provided for 3 comp sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for sink.
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