Chicago Health Dept
6101 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).
16 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jan 2025.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NOT IN USE SLICER UNCLEAN. SLICER MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND STORED IN A PROTECTED MANNER WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE.
OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS IN KITCHEN ON SLICER. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGANTED AREA AND NOT ON A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT ( MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT . PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, RUSTY METAL SHELF UNDERNEATH UNUSED STEAM TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FOLLOWING: 3 COMPRTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, REACH-IN COOLER, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE/OVEN, DISHMACHINE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
NOTED CEILING INSIDE BASEMENT WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR SALT ETC)
BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE EXIT AREA, NOTED LITTER ON GROUND.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA.
FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
VIOLATION #51 NOT CORRECTED--SEE VIOLATION #60 BELOW
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK
VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED=SEE VIOLATION #60 BELOW
OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING FRO EXTERIOR OF HOT LINE HOOD IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.
OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHTS AT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHTS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #51 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MACHINE I.N FRONT OF PREP/SERVICE AREA. VIOLATION #55-FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULation OF DEAD INSECTS ALONG WALL AT COOKING AREA AND BASEMENT. THESE VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED 2/20/2019-SEE REPORT 2268226 AND ON 2/22/2019 SEE REPORT #2268365 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONDENSING LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND DEAD INSECTS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F) IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: SLICED HAM AT 45.9F, 45.8F, CUBED HAM AT 49.6F, CHORIZO AT 46.9F, HASHBROWN AT 52.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140.0F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND PREP COOLER (IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA) WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. THE SAID PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONDENSING LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MACHINE INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND DEAD INSECTS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
Observed torn gaskets on the three door refrigerator near the front coffee station. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed the interior compartments of the oven and the fryer to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in the kitchen behind and under cooking equipment and refrigerators. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the lid for the grease trap to have a small hole near the front left corner (no leaking or seepage). Instructed facility to repair and maintain so grease trap lid fully encloses and seals said grease trap. Observed small leaks at the base of the two faucets at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed refrigerated prepared foods not labeled. Instructed facility to label and date and maintain.
Observed a plastic grocery bag used for food storage in the 2 door freezer. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable splashguard at the right of the exposed handsink in the dishwashing area.
Observed the rubber floor mats in the prep area to be dirty and sticky. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the floors behind the cooking equipment and under the front exposed handsink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed slight dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed both the 3 compartment sink and the adjacent exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair both and maintain.
Observed roach activity on site: one live roach under the front counter exposed handsink and one roach behind the rear prep 2 door freezer. Also observed approximately 30 dead roaches on glueboards under the front exposed handsink and in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed facility to remove all pests (dead or alive), clean affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Observed refrigerated prepared foods not labeled. Instructed facility to label and date and maintain.
Observed a plastic grocery bag used for food storage in the 2 door freezer. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable splashguard at the right of the exposed handsink in the dishwashing area.
Observed the rubber floor mats in the prep area to be dirty and sticky. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the floors behind the cooking equipment and under the front exposed handsink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed slight dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed both the 3 compartment sink and the adjacent exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair both and maintain.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX COVER/LID WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE WIRE RACKS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR BASEBOARD IN PREP COOKING AREA (UNDERNEATH BREAD TOASTER) AND LOOSE FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE AROUND WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT (BY THE ICE MACHINE).
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.--------NOTED SOME FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (BY DOOR) OR LEVEL.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY WALL BEHIND STEAM TABLE.
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