NICK'S DRIVE INN.
7216 N HARLEM AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 23 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 172025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 102025FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE FREEZER USED TO STORE ICE CREAM NEXT TO MILKSHAKE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED CRACKED HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR ALCOVE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED ON FRONT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589137 DATED 2/5/2024: #38 "NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 52024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
4-201.11: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
4-501.11: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
6-201.11: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND FOOD PREP AREAS.
6-201.17: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
JAN 292024FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGER, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED PREMISE MAKING YOGURT WITH NO HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ORDINANCE. MUST USE COMMERCIALLY PREPARED YOGURT UNTIL A HACCP PLAN APPROVAL IS OBTAINED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 60 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
NOTED A CONTAINER OF MILK AND CRANBERRY JUICE BOTTLE STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE CONTAINER. ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTAINER OF MILK AND DISPOSE OF ICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
OTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND FOOD PREP AREAS.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2579021 DATED 7/25/2023 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090
JUL 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND STORAGE AREAS WITH CLUTTER.(BOXES,TOOLS,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
FOUND GAS STOVE AT DISHWASHING AREAS NOT UNDER HOOD.MUST REMOVE OR PLACE UNDER HOOD.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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JUN 92022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO ONE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING BURGERS AND CHICKEN ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE PROPERLY HUNG TO DRY.
MAY 242021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MAGNETIC KNIFE/SPATULA HOLDER. NOTED SPATULAS STORED BEHIND WALL IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER AND WEEDS AROUND CONTAINER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA (WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED) AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE (EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/PAPERS STORED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
MAR 262020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME TO WALK IN FREEZER
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED MEN'S RESTROOM DOOR NOT PROPERLY SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S RESTROOM.
OBSERVED TOILET RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN RESTROOM WITH NO COVER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A TOILET RECEPTACLE WITH COVER IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM
OBSERVED CLUTTER (UNUSED EQUIPMENT ECT) NEAR REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT T0 REMOVE CLUTTER.
JUN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER REGARDING FOODS THAT IS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BEING SERVED ON SITE ON THE MENU WITH ASTERISK ON EACH FOOD ITEMS AND ALSO ON THE WALLS FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE FRENCH FRIES HOLDER CART TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FRENCH FRIES.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME TO WALK IN FREEZER
MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE SHAKE FREEZER TABLE NOT IN USE IN FRONT PREP AREA
AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN SHELL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS AND SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE
DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN..EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC
FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP,DISH WASHING AREA,WITH CRACKED, BROKEN, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. ALSO DAMAGED FLOOR (NOT IN GOOD REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC
MAR 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER REGARDING FOODS THAT IS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BEING SERVED ON SITE ON THE MENU WITH ASTERISK ON EACH FOOD ITEMS AND ALSO ON THE WALLS FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE FRENCH FRIES HOLDER CART TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FRENCH FRIES.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH REGULAR RUBBER FLOOR MAT.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE ICE CREAM CONE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO UNDRNEATH THE ICE MAKER WHERE THE MOTOR IS LOCATED WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP,DISH WASHING AREA,WITH CRACKED, BROKEN, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. ALSO DAMAGED FLOOR (NOT IN GOOD REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER.
MAR 182019FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER SURAFCE WITH DRIED BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBATANCE ON THE PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER REGARDING FOODS THAT IS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BEING SERVED ON SITE ON THE MENU WITH ASTERISK ON EACH FOOD ITEMS AND ALSO ON THE WALLS FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE FRENCH FRIES HOLDER CART TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FRENCH FRIES.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH REGULAR RUBBER FLOOR MAT.
FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE ICE CREAM CONE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO UNDRNEATH THE ICE MAKER WHERE THE MOTOR IS LOCATED WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP,DISH WASHING AREA,WITH CRACKED, BROKEN, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. ALSO DAMAGED FLOOR (NOT IN GOOD REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER,UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR,DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USE AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
NOV 282017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed the floor in the northside rear storage area to have dirt and grease on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed slight grease buildup on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Instructed facility to install an exposed handsink in the rear prep area with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels.
JAN 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
No valid city of Chicago certified foodservice manager certificate posted on site and no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared (gyros, beef, etc.). Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times, with a valid certificate posted, while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
Instructed facility to label all bulk foods and all prepared foods and maintain.
Observed the standup freezer to have heavy ice accumulation. Instructed facility to defrost and maintain.
Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the interior of the microwave to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed dirt and debris on the floor throughout: near the greasetrap, along the front counter wall behind the equipment, and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ceiling vent cover near the walk in cooler to have dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the walk in cooler fanguards to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
FEB 292016FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FEB 262016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1631964 ISSUED ON 02-19-2016 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #24 - FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED HEAVY WATER LEAK UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. #29 - PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. #(35) - WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SEAL WALL WITH NON-POROUS MATERIAL. WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT NOT SEALED AROUND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS. #(36) - LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS. #(38) - VENTILATION NOT PROVIDE FOR STOVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE. #(41) - UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. #(45) - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
UPGRADED TO CRICAL VIOLATION #14.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OR REPAIR DRAIN OPENER.
FEB 192016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG GYRO, BEEF, CHICKEN, COOKED RICE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED HEAVY WATER LEAK UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1528168 ISSUED ON 03-23-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - EXPOSED HAND SINK SHARED BETWEEN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOOR AT REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE AREA MAINTAINED. GASKET NOT MAINTAINED ON FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET. #33 - CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #35 - WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SEAL WALL WITH NON-POROUS MATERIAL. WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT NOT SEALED AROUND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS. #36 - LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS. #38 - VENTILATION NOT PROVIDE FOR STOVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE. #40 - THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. 06/23/2015 #41 - UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT OR REPAIR DRAIN OPENER.
MAR 232015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
EXPOSED HANDSINK SHARED BETWEEN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOOR AT REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE AREA MAINTAINED. GASKET NOT MAINTAINED ON FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET.
CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE AND SEAL WALL WITH NON-POROUS MATERIAL. WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT NOT SEALED AROUND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS.
VENTILATION NOT PROVIDE FOR STOVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE. FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WASHER OR REPLACE FAUCET TO PREVENT LEAK.
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY ON PREPMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
JUN 42014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENTILS (PLASTIC FORKS, SPOONS, ETC.) ON TOP OF FRONT SELF SERVICE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY INVERTED (HANDLES UPWARD) TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
CONDIMENT PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE DOOR GASKET AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED WALL TILES SURFACE IN POOR REPAIR(PEELING) BEHIND AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALLS/SURFACE OF DAMAGED WALL TILES, SURFACE OF WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MAR 282013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES WHILE PREPARING FOOD AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, THEN THROW GARBAGE DEEP INSIDE THE GARBAGE CONTAINER AT THE PREP AREA. WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES HE WENT STRAIGHT AND CONTINUED PREPPING HOT DOG AND GYROS (REMOVED HOT DOG WITH SAME GLOVES FROM THE HOT DOG CONTAINER). CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON PREMISES
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARD AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DEFROST ASND CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND ALSO AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
FEB 32012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need cleaning.
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean need cleaning, floors in rear storage rooms under shelving, and by hot water heater area not clean need cleaning(detailed).
Damaged wall by 3 compartment had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Wallls in kitchen prep areas need cleaning.
Missing light shields in rear kitchen storage areas, and by exposed hand sink, shall be provided. light shields need cleaning in prep areas.
Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area need cleaning.
MAR 112011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert or wrap individual utensils to prevent contamination.
Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor behind equipment and in storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and elevate supplies stored on floor.
Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
Unnecessary articles stored in both storage rooms and rear utility area. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from walls.
JUN 92010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DUST ACCUMULATION.
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR-LOOSE AND RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GAP IN BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ,MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CEILING VENT IN FRONT OF THEW WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST SEAL ALL THE HALLS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING.
CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE SIDE BY THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE/ ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY WAY OF CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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