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4651 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
7 of 9 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT THE 3DR FRIDGE ACROSS FROM THE FRONT EXHAUST HOOD AREA.
MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. LIGHT FIXTURE IS NOT ENOUGH FOR THE LARGE SPACE INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE LIGTH SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET.
JAN 92015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE.
PERSONNEL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE ARTICLES NICE AND NEATLY,
CLUTTER IN KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN KITCHEN AREA,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
JUL 282014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AND FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DAILY AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE.
LIGHT BULBS INISDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR SHIELDS.
EXPOSED HANDSINK AND FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH FAUCET AND DRAINLINE TO PREVENT LEAK.
FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAR 52014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Exhaust hood and filters, storage shelves, and bulk storage containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers in dining room not cleaned. Insstructed to detail clean.
Observed faucet above the taylor machine leaking. Instructed manager to repair leak.
Unnecessary articles stored in dining room and rear prep area. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
Observed wash cloth on the counter. Instructed manager to store wash cloths properly.
FEB 192014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Outside garbage area not maintained, rodent proofed or containers covered. Observed outside garbage dumpster with food debris and food containers stored with missing lid. Instructed that dumpster must have tight fitting lids and rodent proofed to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Exhaust hood and filters, storage shelves, and bulk storage containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers in dining room not cleaned. Insstructed to detail clean.
Observed faucet above the taylor machine leaking. Instructed manager to repair leak.
Unnecessary articles stored in dining room and rear prep area. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
Observed wash cloth on the counter. Instructed manager to store wash cloths properly.
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APR 52013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SLICER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET AND PROVIDE COVER FOR A FLOOR DRAIN AT DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMANGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT AREA AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
NOTED THE 2PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
APR 132012PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED AT REAR AREA NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
DEC 132010PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN COOLER AIR TEMP 45.0F OWNER TURN DOWN TEMP NOW IS 38.5F OWNER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER IMPOPER TEMP 44.5F-45.9F IN REACH IN COOLER.OWNER DENATURAL. 15 LBS COST $85.00, HUMMUS 1 LBS $11.00, CHICHEN SALADE 1 LBS, $20.00, TOTAL OF $120.OO
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE LABLE AND DATES THUR OUT.
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. ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS HAVE TO INVERTED,ALL ITEMS NEEDS TO OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCH UP
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SPLASH GAURD NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN BY EXPOSED HAND BOWEL
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN COOLER THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INTERIOR AND OVER THE HOOD OF THE COOKING RANGE NEEDS CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER ALL STOCKS, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING, STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD ARE MISSING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER,
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.//MUST INSTALLL SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON RESTROOM IN REAR.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL ITEMS IN THE REAR AREA NEEDS TO KEEP CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORED AWAY.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.ALL EMPLOYEES WHO WORK IN THE KITH CHEN WHO WORKS WITH THE FOOD,OR SERVER NEED TO WEAR HAIR NET OR HEAD COVING
APR 22010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT/GRILL UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 1 COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF 1 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,FAN VENTS UNCLEAN AND RACKS BECOMING RUSTY ,MUST BE CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ,FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REPAIRED,FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASY TO CLEAN
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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