Chicago Health Dept
6801 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
10 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Dec 2023.
Last inspected Dec 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED MINOR BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO HOLES ON CEILING ABOVE HAND SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.
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 REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/BAR/BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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 AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (COLD/RIGHT) HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE (FOOD AND NON FOOD)ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/BAR/BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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 AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (COLD/RIGHT) HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE (FOOD AND NON FOOD)ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE,
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES SODA OF GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND BAR.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler fan guards not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under 3 compartment sink and by hot water heater area in bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling had exposed insulation by ceiling exhaust vents, shall be repaired/sealed.
Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).
Found food items not properly labeled/dated in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in cooler, reach in freezer.
Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving and door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in front bar area, and under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Walls that had exposed raw wood in bsmt storage room, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOUND NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ACCESSIBLE IN FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A METAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EQUIPPED WITH AN ATTACHED DRAINBOARD, A GREASE TRAP AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SINKS SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF THE UTENSILS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED OR PROVIDE COMMERCIAL TYPE DISH MACHINE. (PREMISES HAS 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA FOR SMALL GLASSWARE.) AT TIME OF CONSULTATION OWNER HAS PURCHASED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, AND GREASETRAP. OWNER REQUESTED INFORMATION ON INSTALLING SINK IN BASEMENT. INFORMED OWNER IF SINK IS INSTALLED IN BASEMENT (WHICH HAS FINISHED WALLS, FLOOR AND CEILING) AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED IN SAME UTENSIL WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL TIME GIVEN TO COMPLETE WORK. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW-UP WITH RELEVANT CITY DEPARTMENTS AND USE A LICENSED PLUMBER FAMILIAR WITH CITY CODES.
MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY LINE TO ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
FOUND NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ACCESSIBLE IN FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A METAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EQUIPPED WITH AN ATTACHED DRAINBOARD, A GREASE TRAP AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SINKS SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF THE UTENSILS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED OR PROVIDE COMMERCIAL TYPE DISH MACHINE. (PREMISES HAS 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, DEEP FRYER, STOVE) WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND COOLERS, FLOORS UNDER STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.--------MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD (MIDDLE LIGHT BULB) OR COVER IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND).
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