SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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7358 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 15, 2012 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 15
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA CLEAN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR BAR.CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT FRONT AND BAR.

JUN 17
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN STORAGE AND WEST BAR AREAS (CHIPPED PAINT).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, WHERE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS MEET, ALL VOIDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS AND BASEBOARDS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS (BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, ETC).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.

JUN 10
2011
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 50-60 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT, 2 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WEST WALL IN BAR AREA, 1 LIVE SMALL ROACH CRAWLING ON PALLET UNDER SWEET POTATOES AND 1 LIVE MEDIUM ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H73132.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN STORAGE AND BAR AREAS (CHIPPED PAINT).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, SHELVES, CABINETS, PALLETS, ICE MACHINES, DRAWERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, ETC

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND BAR AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ALON BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS AND BASEBOARDS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. PROVIDE ENTRY TO ALL LOCKED DOORS. ALL LOCKED AREAS MUST BE CLEAN WITH NO EVIDENCE OF PEST.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SECURE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT COUNTER. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR EXPOSED SINK (SLOW DRAINING). INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND INSTALL METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS.

JUN 2
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAR STORAGE AREAS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN COOLER STORAGE AREA, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING IN STAIRWAY, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, BAR, STORAGE, COUNTER, STAIRWAY AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE MISSING, DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN, REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN COOLER STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

MAY 18
2010
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN WEST BAR STORAGE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEAR TOASTER AND EQUIPMENT ON STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, 15-20 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE SINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: NORTH DOOR IN BAR AREA 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOOR, SOUTH DOOR IN BAR AREA 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59635

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SINKS, COUNTERS, SHELVES, SODA GUNS, ETC IN BAR AREA, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COUNTERS, SHELVES IN PREP, STORAGE AND WAIT STATION AREAS.

CRITICALPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR STORAGE AREAS, DRY STORAGE AREAS, STAIRWAY AND BASEMENT. REMOVE DEAD RAT ON FLOOR IN WEST BASEMENT AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN EAST BASEMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAR STORAGE AREAS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN COOLER STORAGE AREA, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING IN STAIRWAY, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, BAR, STORAGE, COUNTER, STAIWAY AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN, REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN COOLER STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN OFFICE, STORAGE, AND STAIRWAY AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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