AUG 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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1484 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 25, 2022 · passed with conditions
11 of 19 inspections passed, 5 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
MAY 142020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 14
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN PREP LINE IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
MAY 202019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SIDE EAST SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 222017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 22
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PERMANENTLY STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 152017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, APPROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN, FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE FOOD LINE, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PERMANENTLY STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE COLD WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REPLACE THE BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT REFRIGERATOR WHERE DRINKS AND DESSERTS ARE STORED--MAINTAIN.
JUN 92016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-2-16,REPORT #1932067 NOT POSTED,INSTEAD POSTED WAS SUMMARY INSPECTION FROM 3-3-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ALSO INSIDE THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE MACHINE AND ICE SHUTTER AT POP DISPENSER WITH SOME MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 22016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,SERVED AND STORED:TOFU,BEANS SOUP,CHEESE ETC. A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY MUST BE CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. PRESENTLY MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ,TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ALSO INSIDE THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE MACHINE AND ICE SHUTTER AT POP DISPENSER WITH SOME MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262015FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2015
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AVAILABLE IN THE MENS OR WOMANS CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 53.3F IN LADIES WASHROOM AND 73.6F IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 85F FOR BOTH WASHROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
MAR 282014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXPOSED, UNSEALED WOOD THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL EXPOSED AND RAW WOOD AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND TORN GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON FRONT COUNTER DESSERT AND BEVERAGE COOLER VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND WEST SIDE EXIT DOORS WITH APPROXIMATE 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT DOOR IS RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXPOSED, UNSEALED WOOD THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL EXPOSED AND RAW WOOD AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND TORN GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON FRONT COUNTER DESSERT AND BEVERAGE COOLER VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING WHERE PIPES ENTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 222013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE DRY FOODS STORED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/DISHWARE/POTS/PANS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SPILLED FOOD/WATER FOUND ON FLOOR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,DISHMACHINE UNIT. FLOOR UNDER COOK/STEAM LINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING;KEEP FLOORS DRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE MOP SINK MUST BE MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 152013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE DRY FOODS STORED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/DISHWARE/POTS/PANS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SPILLED FOOD/WATER FOUND ON FLOOR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,DISHMACHINE UNIT. FLOOR UNDER COOK/STEAM LINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING;KEEP FLOORS DRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE MOP SINK MUST BE MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 102013PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING SANDWICHES,FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING THEIR DIRTY APRONS THEN RETURNING TO COOK/STEAM LINE TO HANDLE BREADS AND CHANGING SOILED GLOVES ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE. MUST WASH HANDS FEQUENTLY AND AFTER EACH SOURCE OF POSSIBLE CROSS-CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS,SOUPS,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE DRY FOODS STORED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/DISHWARE/POTS/PANS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SPILLED FOOD/WATER FOUND ON FLOOR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,DISHMACHINE UNIT. FLOOR UNDER COOK/STEAM LINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING;KEEP FLOORS DRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE MOP SINK MUST BE MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 312012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 31
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND THE REAR SIDE WEST EXIT DOOR TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE DRAIN PIPE FAR RIGHT BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IS LEAKING MUST REPAIR AND REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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