MR V'S CARRYOUT.
5285 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
14 of 16 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 22024FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NOV 22023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
AUG 152022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 12021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD/DIVIDER FOR HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR PROPER ICE CREAM SCOOP IN BETWEEN USE.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 52017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING,EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE VENTED AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 122016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed torn gaskets on the two door prep cooler and the two door pizza prep cooler in the rear. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
FEB 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.DIVIDER IS WELDED(LAST AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT BY THE HOT WATER TANK),HOWEVER THE WELD IS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RE-WELD SAID DIVERS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.DO NOT USE RUST MATERIAL
FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND FRONT COUNTER UNDER THE JUICE BOXES BROKEN,UNEVEN AND DIRTY.RUSTY AND BROKEN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FLOOR TILES AT MENTIONED AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CARDBOARDS ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT SMOOTH, NOT CLEANABLE,ALSO WALL AREA IN BROWN IN COLOR FROM EXCESS SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CEILING TILES EXTREMELY STAINED/BROWN FROM COOKING SMOKE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN.SPIDER WEBS ON WALLS UNDER THE PREP TABLE OF PIZZA AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA,ABOVE THE LARGE CHICKEN FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
OCT 92014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO THEROMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ALSO NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
JAN 92014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
JUN 122013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER SHELVES AND PREP SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
APR 162012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing nozzles need cleaning.
Floors under front counter pop dispensing unit had excess syrup build up, needs detailed cleaning, floors under prep table in prep area needs cleaning.
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.
Exhaust vent in employee bathroom not clean needs cleaning.
MAR 112011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in freezers, must date and label food items in freezers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). 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 not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Wall that was damaged by front of kitchen, shall be repair, damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced.
Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
exhaust vents(ventilation), in coolers, in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.
MAY 172010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PIZZA OVEN AND MAINTAIN. FAUCET NOZZLE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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