SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

OPEN KITCHENS.

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1161 W 21ST ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 16, 2021 · passed with conditions

15 of 22 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
15 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHICKEN BREAST IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (51.3F-59.9F) TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OT BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 162 POUNDS VALUED AT $292. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

DEC 23
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXTERIOR OVER HEAD DOOR TO THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING MISSING ON THE WALL LOCATED IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

NOV 12
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXTERIOR OVER HEAD DOOR TO THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE POT WASHING AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE MAIN PRODUCTION KITCHEN WITH SINK FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AROUND PRODUCTION LINES WHERE NEEDED AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN THE POT WASHING AREA.

AUG 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR OVENS, AND THE CART OVENS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FOUR LARGE VATS BEING USED FOR FOOD PREP/STORAGE, UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13(B) OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM HANDICAPPED TOILET STALL WITH A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT IN THE DISH ROOM DUSTY/NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

NOV 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AROUND PRODUCTION LINES WHERE NEEDED.

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APR 21
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 20
2017
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PRODUCTION AND PREP AREAS AND IN THE WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 58F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPER HANDWASHING AND WASHING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

NOV 4
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE HOT HOLDING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 12
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE HOT HOLDING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 11
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR BROKEN STOPPERS ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PACKAGING AREA.

JUN 9
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, FINAL RINSE 150F WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE OF 180F. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ASSEMBLY AND PACKAGING EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS).

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ASSEMBLY LINES IN PACKAGING AREA(FOOD DEBRIS).

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA AND IN PACKAGING AREAS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR BROKEN STOPPERS ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PACKAGING AREA.

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

REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING IN DISH WASHING AREA.

DEC 5
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 26
2014
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING AND NOT WASHING HANDS,OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON THEN RETURNED TO HANDLE FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH EMPLOYEE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND THE REAR OVERHEAD EXIT DOCK DOOR IS DAMAGED AND BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER WEATHER-STRIP IS RIPPED WITH 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THIS DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND PEST PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND THE (2)MAHONEY GREASE CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AROUND THE LIDS AND GREASE DRIPPING ON GROUND THIS IS A SOURCE OF FEED FOR RODENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AND MAINTAIN:FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PRODUCTION AREAS AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON EXHAUST FAN ON UPPER WALL IN THE COOKING/OVEN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL,EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA.

MAY 22
2014
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 19
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

2 FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER EXCESSIVE ICE ON BACK OF COMPRESSOR NEED TO REMOVE/REPAIR.

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

FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING DISH BUILDING BOILER ROOM NEED TO REPLACE.

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

REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES DISH BUILDING, ALSO REPAIR WALL SOUTH OF DISH MACHINE COVING MISSING.

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

NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOOD PREP, REAR STORAGE AND IN DISH BUILDING. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD REAR WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN DISH BUILDING, REAR PREP AREA.

APR 10
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WALLS HAVE CORRODED METAL CLIPS AND BRACES ON ELECTRICAL PIPES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, REPAIR OR REPLACE SURFACES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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

THE WHITE PLASTIC FOOD TUBS ARE STAINED ON THE INSIDES, SCRUB THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS UNTIL THEY COME CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CONTAINERS WITH SMOOTH AND SANITARY VESSELS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.

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

THE FLOORS ARE STAINED BELOW THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN THE FLOOR. THE CEMENT CURB BEHIND THE MEAT SLICER AND SURROUNDING THE PREP AREA IS ROUGH AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR AND RESEAL THE CURB SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FILLER PIPES IN THE FAR WEST FOOD PREP AREA IS BENT DOWN, RASIE THE PIPE AT LEAST 2" ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN THEY ARE BEING FILLED WITH WATER TO RECONSTITUTE FOOD.

NOV 23
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
MINOROther
32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MINOROther
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MINOROther
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MINOROther
38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MINOROther
43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOV 16
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. APPROXIMATELY FIVE POUNDS OF READY TO EAT CHICKEN SALAD AND COTTAGE CHEESE WAS FOUND IN THE PACKAGING LINE AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.4 F TO 49 F. APPROXIMATELY $10.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SEVERAL OPEN CASES OF OPEN FROZEN FOODS HAD OPEN FOOD AND HALF CONSUMED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE (SOMEONES LUNCH LEFT OVERS). TEN POUNDS OF OPEN CONTAMINATED FOODS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME VALUED AT $9.00. OVER EIGHT SEVERELY DENTED #10 CANS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WERE FOUND ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. DAMAGED FOOD PRODUCTS NEED TO BE SEPARATED FROM WHOLESOME FOOD PRODUCTS IF THEY ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE SUPPLIER OR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. THE GARBAGE AREA HAS FOOD WASTE LEAKING FROM THE CAN CRUSHER INTO THE EARTH, THE CRUSHED CANS ARE LEFT IN UNCOVERED BINS OUTSIDE AND THE PERMANENTALLY PARKED ROW OF TRAILERS WITH FLAT TIRES HAS MATTRESSES, BREAD RACKS WITH WEEDS GROWING THRU AND STACKS OF DISCARDED CAMBRO CONTAINERS AND OTHER WASTE STREWN ABOUT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN YOUR WASTE AND STORAGE AREAS FREE OF GARBAGE AND FOOD THAT CAN FEED AND HARBOR PESTS. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LEAKING CAN CRUSHER.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE STAINLESS STEEL PADDLES BUCKETS USED IN THE COOKING KETTLES HAVE BEEN WELDED AND HAVE ROUGH AND UNSANITARY FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. THE COOLER AND FREEZER AIR CURTAINS ARE DIRTY. CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE UNSANITARY UTENSILS AND SURFACES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

MINORSanitation
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. THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CLOSET UNDER THE KITCHEN OFFICE IS WET, DIRTY AND UNSANITARY, CLEAN, DRY AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE EAST WALL OF THE PACKING ROOM COOLER IS DIRTY AND MILDEW STAINED. THE PACKGING ROOM AND KITCHEN CEILINGS ARE SOILED AND A PAPER CLIP WAS FOUND ABOVE THE FOOD PACKAGING LINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THE COOKING KETTLE FAUCETS HANG DOWN INTO THE KETTLES, RAISE THE HANGING FAUCETS 2" ABOVE THE TOP OF THE KETTLES. THE HOSES AND HOSE CONNECTIIONS ARE HAVE LEAKS AND NEED ANTI BACK FLOW DEVIVES, HAVE THE CONNECTIONS REPAIRED TO CURRENT CODES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

OCT 11
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN ALL THE OVENS, SMALL STOVE, SPICE STORAGE RACKS HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

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

THE WALKIN FREEZER FLOOR BY THE DOOR THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE AND CLEAN SAME.

JUL 27
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN THE FAN BEHIND THE OVENS EAST WALL THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT ON IT.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL THE OVENS,SMALL STOVE,SPICE STORAGE RACKS HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

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

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. CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREMISES HAS DUST IN THEM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE LEFT FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A STEADY STREAM WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.

MAY 17
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTED AND WOODEN RACKS/SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING AROUND PIPING/CONDUITS AND WALL SECTION THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS THROUGH OUT COMMISSARY TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND DRY STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN COMMISSARY AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN FREEZER/WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT COMMISSARY.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED STAPLE MACHINE FROM COMMISSARY.

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