SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NORWOOD PARK SSC FOOD SERVICE.

EAT. 100/100

5801 N NATOMA AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 7, 2025 · passed

Passed all 16 inspections (1 with conditions).

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
30
none critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 7
2025
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 27
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S AND ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 3
2023
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 2
2022
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 3
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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OCT 10
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR COVER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL VENT COVER IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19
2018
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 11
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 18
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SURFACE.

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

FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND OVEN STORAGE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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

CEILING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS AND CEILING OPEN AND EXPOSED ABOVE THREE COMARTMENT SINK HAS DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN SURFACES. WALL IN KITCHEN HAS CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL WALL.

AUG 14
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE TRAY RACK CABIENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET.

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

OBSERVED DUST/DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELF RACKS AND COOLER IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR (WATER SLOWLY DRAINS WHEN FILLED) ALSO MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWL HOT/COLD PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, CONTINUOUS WATER WILL STOP BEFORE 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CALIBRATE SAID WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS TO A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS CONTINUOUS WATER FLOW.

NOV 19
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BEHIND HEATING STOVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

NOV 12
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BEHIND HEATING STOVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

JUN 12
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label all food items in reach in freezer.

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

Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving, kitchen storage racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floor in kitchen storage area had gap under cove moulding, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Ceiling in kitchen prep area above prep table not clean, needs cleaning, ceiling above coolers, and storage areas in state of disrepair(exposed wallboard, bent metal guard), shall be repaired.

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean,need cleaning.

DEC 21
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase in kitchen closet not cleaned. Instructed to detail cleaned daily.

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

Light not provide inside utility closet. Instructed to install light fixture.

MAY 24
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOODS OF THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM MOP SINK CLOSET, MUST SEAL THE WOOD OR PAINT TO MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MINIMAL DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE CEILING VENT INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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

MUST ORGANIZE THE REAR SHELVING IN THE STORAGE AREA(DRY GOODS).

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