SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEWYORK DELI.

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2921 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 23, 2014 · passed

4 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 23
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN, SANDWICH PRESS, DOOR TRACKS OF THE FREEZER, BOTTOM OF DELI COOLER. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREANEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.

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

MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINEER.

JUN 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED SOUP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/15/13, REPORT#1369444 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-010.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/03/13 INSPECTION REPORT#1369444. (42)FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS. MANAGER WENT TO THE STORE TO BUY HAIR RESTRAINTS. EMPLOYEE WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN MICROWAVE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND UNDERNEATH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRI.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT REAR STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED AND ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF FLOOR/WALL.

OCT 15
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

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

MUST REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON UPPER WALLS BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREP SERVICE COUNTERS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES WHERE NOTED.

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

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE ICE MAKER.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

OCT 3
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ACTIVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION.(SLICING DELI MEATS FOR MAKING SANDWICHES HAM 40.1F.). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

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

MUST REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON UPPER WALLS BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREP SERVICE COUNTERS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES WHERE NOTED.

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

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE ICE MAKER.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

DEC 10
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN MEAT SLICER AND PUBLIC ACCESS.

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

FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREA MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

OPEN HOLE IN WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT REAR STAIRWELL AND STORAGE ie: BOAT MOTOR, MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

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NOV 30
2012
FAILED
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. NOZZLE DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. MUST REPLACE NOZZLE SO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 11-2-10 NOT CORRECTED. #37- MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

CLEAN DISHES BEING STORED WITH DIRTY DISHES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST STORE ALL CLEAN DISHES SEPARATELY FROM DIRTY SINK DISHES AND SINK. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

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

MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN MEAT SLICER AND PUBLIC ACCESS.

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

INTERIOR BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER EXPOSED HAND, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL TOGO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICE ALONG BASEBOARD. MUST SEAL.

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

OPEN HOLE IN WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.

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

LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR. ELECTRICAL COOKING STOVE BEING USED AT THIS TIME TO BOIL WHOLE CHICKENS MUST BE PROPERLY VENTILATED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL OTHER COOLERS.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT REAR STAIRWELL AND STORAGE ie: BOAT MOTOR, MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

NOV 2
2010
PASSED
3 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. REPAIR THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN AND SANDWICH PRESS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM.

OCT 26
2010
FAILED
9 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. FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED AN OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM SEAM OF THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK IS NOT ABLE TO BE FILLED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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. REPAIR THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN, SANDWICH PRESS, DOOR TRACKS OF THE FREEZER, BOTTOM OF DELI COOLER.

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. MUST SEAL THE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER LINES IN THE RESTROOM.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE SANDWICH PRESS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM.

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

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE COLD WATER VALVE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR THE MISSING HANDLES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST ORGANIZE THE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE BOXES OF SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

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