JAN 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
4544 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 23, 2020 · passed with conditions
5 of 6 inspections passed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED DELI PRODUCTS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THAT DISH WASHING RACKS FOR DISH MACHINE ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCH OF FLOOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED THAT COOKING UTENSILS NOT IN USE ARE STORED WITH OUT PROTECTION. MUST STORED UTENSILS AFTER WASHING TO BE PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FROM SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE MATERIALS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
13 FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THAT LIGHTS INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN PREP AREA IS LOW. MUST PROVIDE PROPER INTENSITY OF LIGHTS (AREA WHERE EMPLOYEE USES KNIFES) OF 50 CNDL/FT2
OCT 242017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE WALK-IN-COOLER FAN COVERS.INSTRUCTED FACILITY DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH CRACK NEAR THE HANDLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE MOST INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOM HAND SINKS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO RUN FOR 15 SECS AT A MINIMUM OF 85F AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR.
NOV 232015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 23
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING, LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB,
DEC 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, ICE MACHINE LID AND INTERIOR PANEL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ANN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING, LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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NOV 82011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, OVENS, FREEZER, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOM AND MOP CLOSETS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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