SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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5751 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 25, 2015 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 25
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LARGE WHITE RICE COOKER, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN HOOD VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.

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

OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT THE ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAY 13
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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

COVING PEELING AND MISSING IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST RESEAL AND REPLACE COVING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION AND STEM THERMOMTERS.

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

MUST LIFT BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS.

MAR 27
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED IMPROPER ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS ON MILK CRATES INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS ON SHELVING , RACKS OR PLATFORM.

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

VIOLATION #33 CORRECTED

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

FLOOR TILES MISSING NEXT TO RANGE AND AT COUNTER AREA. FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED.

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

CEILING PANELS SMOKED AND WATER STAINED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS ALSO WALLS GREASY NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALL AND VENTILATION HOOD

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

LIGHT SHIELD CAPS NEEDED ON LIGHTS AT FOOD PREP AREA

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

CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM REAR STORAGE AREA

MAR 13
2013
FAILED
7 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

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND COMPRESSOR UNIT ADJACENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER ALSO NOTED QUARTER INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF REAR DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED A CITATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS ON MILK CRATES INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS ON SHELVING , RACKS OR PLATFORM.

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

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND COOLER SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING.

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

FLOOR TILES MISSING NEXT TO RANGE AND AT COUNTER AREA. FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED.

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

CEILING PANELS SMOKED AND WATER STAINED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS ALSO WALLS GREASY NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALL AND VENTILATION HOOD.

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

LIGHT SHIELD CAPS NEEDED ON LIGHTS AT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.

MAY 10
2011
PASSED
0 violations
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MAY 3
2011
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 176749. V32-MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDS OF COOKING EQUIPTMENT. V35-MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CLEAN OR REPAINT. V38-MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. V41- MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND USED ARTICLES FROM PREMISES, BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS. CITATIONS ISSUED.

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. DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT IN THE ORIGIONAL CONTAINER.

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. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD, DISCOLORED,DEEP GROVES. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES, SIDES OF PREP TABLE

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

SEE VIOLATION 29

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

SEE VIOLATION 29

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

SEE VIOLATION 29

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

SEE VIOLATION 29.

MAR 19
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

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. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN OR REPAINT

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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ARTICLES FROM PREMISES, BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS

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