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659 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 232016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: NOTED WHITISH-GRAY MARKS ON THE INTERIOR PLASTIC LEDGE IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER POOLING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BREAK ROOM CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN THE AREA TO BE CLEAN AND DRY
SEP 162016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF TIN CATS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN CLOSET.ALSO FRONT SLIDING GLASS DOORS HAS A APPX. "3/4" IN CENTER OF DOOR.APPX. 5- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON DIRT DISHES STORED ON CART IN DINING AREA.FRONT DOOR IS WIDE OPENED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOOR.KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/16/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN SALAD,CREAM CHEESE,MILK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUSLY BEING INSPECTED ON 8/16/16.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST.MUST POST AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA
Inspector Comments: NOTED WHITISH-GRAY MARKS ON THE INTERIOR PLASTIC LEDGE IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER POOLING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BREAK ROOM CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN THE AREA TO BE CLEAN AND DRY
AUG 162016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
NOTED WHITISH-GRAY MARKS ON THE INTERIOR PLASTIC LEDGE IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER POOLING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BREAK ROOM CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN THE AREA TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
NOV 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1501423 DATED 10/31/14 #18- FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AND INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090. MANAGER OF THE BUILDING ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO FIX THE FRONT DOOR DURING INSPECTION. FRONT DOOR IS NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTON WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY SANDWICH. HAM SANDWICH,HOT CHOCOLATE,LATTE,ETC. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. ONLY TWO CERTIFICATE OF ILLINOIS POSTED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. CHRISTOPHER BOYD CERITIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:00AM.
OCT 312014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AND INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1198849 DATED 5/8/13. #42- EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
ALL CLEAN SINGLE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERRTED.
CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK,WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 82013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE AND PAPER TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
MAR 112013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE USING ONE PLASTIC GLOVE ONLY ON ONE HAND AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER USING THE GLOVE. HANDLING AND CUTTING FRUIT AND PREPARING A HOT CREPE WITH BOTH THE GLOVED AND UN-GLOVED HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE WIPING OFF KNIFE USED TO CUT THE FRUIT WITH A DIRTY RAG ON THE CUTTING BOARD NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH EMPLOYEE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0PPM FOUND AFTER SEVERAL TEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR AND DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER TO 100PPM, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE AND PAPER TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
AUG 32011FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.FOUND FRONT DOUBLE DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS BOTTOMS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA,EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA NORTH-EAST WALL MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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