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3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 19 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 72025FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 82024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BROKEN CEMENT UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
APR 12024FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING.ON TOP SAID SINK, WAS STORED A METAL PORTABLE DISH DRAIN WITH CLEAN METAL CUPS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS.HANDWASHING SINK MUST AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER REMOVED THE PORTABLE DISH DRAIN TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER AND DISPOSABLE BOXES OF CUPS, LIDS ETC. IN BASEMENT AREA NOT ENCASED.SAID PIPES MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
OBSERVED SCOOP WITH NO HANDLE STORED INSIDE THE BAG OF SUGAR .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLE TO SCOOP FOODS FROM BAGS
OBSERVED BREAD STORED INSIDE GROCERIE PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE CONTAINER WITH LID TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE
MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BROKEN CEMENT UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 23,2023,REPORT#2471641 #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #55) 6-201.11: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BY COFFEE STATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR.
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JUL 52022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.
JUN 272022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAM, MILK, ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. MUST ENSURE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON THE PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLES AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.
JUN 212021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES WITH CUPS INSIDE STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.
OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT HAND WASHING FAUCET IN PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS BEING USED. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
NOV 202020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 132020FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, PRODUCE AND DESTROY THREE BATCHES OF ICE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FIOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-204.12-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
6-501.114-UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT NOT BEING USED FOR 10 YEARS) PER OWNER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE
6-501.11- CRACKED, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED WALLS BY THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-304.11- VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAY 82019FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FIOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, SURFACES WHERE WATER ARE COMING FROM,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES.ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT NOT BEING USED FOR 10 YEARS) PER OWNER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE
CRACKED, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED WALLS BY THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
FEB 82018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION CONTAINER IN FREEZER.
SHELVING FOR COFFEE FLAVORINGS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY WITH ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS, UNDER THE SINKS, SHELVING, WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SUCH AS BAGS OF CEMENT, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NON COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
MAY 172017PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AREA WITH DEAD ROACHES.
MAY 92017FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES AT CORNER WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AREA WITH DEAD ROACHES.
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE BATH ROOM HAND WASH SINK AND HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 82016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE FORKS STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN NEAR GREASE TRAP. CLEAN FLOORS IN CONERS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ONLY 1 SINK STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS.
OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER NEAR 3 COMP SINK
DEC 42015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, front counter shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in kitchen prep area under bfront counter, 3 compartment sink had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
MAY 262015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
DEC 222014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND A NON-COMMERCIAL TYPE HOME WHIRLPOOL DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES.UNABLE TO TEST MACHINE FOR PROPER RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F AND ABOVE OR PROPER CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. UNIT CANNOT BE USED ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL TYPE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES.DO NOT REMOVE TAG FROM UNIT. CDI. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TRIM ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE ICE BOX FREEZER.
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