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4743 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
11 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 172017PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AND CARDBOARD IN WALK IN COOLER AND UPPER INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH AND CHAIR SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,POP & BEER COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR POOL TABLE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK FROM WALL ABOVE REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTIALTION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK,MISSING CEILING TILE IN VESTIBULE,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO CEILINGS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CEILING AND DOOR IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER CONNECTION AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AN EXTENSION TO DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT SODA MACHINE.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 212016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
OBSERVED THE REAR 3 DOOR FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN IN THE MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JUN 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1465300, DATED 12/09/2015. FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN A GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN A PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIE/ZIPLOC.
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER, CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT UNUSED BEER COOLER.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED THE RESTROOM CEILINGS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT, ALSO CLEAN PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED WATER TILES.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER FRONT PREP AREA STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM IN FREEZER, NO DIPPERWELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/W COLD RUNNING WATER WITH PROPERLY DRAINAGE TO DRAIN.
DEC 92015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-30-15 INSPECTION # 1464814: #45- FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
CONSUMER ADVISORY REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS NOT POSTED. MUST POST ADVISORY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MOUNTED ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST RELOCATE ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK. SODA LINES IN CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. MUST SEPARATE SODA LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: STORAGE AREAS, UNDER COOLERS, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PIPE UNDER BAR AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND OLD, DIRTY, UNUSED SINK (NOT CONNECTED TO WATER SUPPLY) THAT MUST BE REMOVED BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
MAR 302015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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MAR 232015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND ABOUT 25 MICE DROPPINGS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS, TOOL STORAGE ROOM, AND SODA SYRUP STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE MOPS AND BROOMS AWAY FROM ICE MACHINE.
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
APR 22014PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS .MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER & CHEST FREEZER.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,RUSTY DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SPRINGS IN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,LOWER WINDOW FRAME AT FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT WOOD AT SODA TANK STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN SODA LINES & CONSUMPTION OF ICE IN ICE STORAGE BIN AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYERS ,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,STOVE,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & IN PREP AREAS,REACH IN FREEZER,PREP COOLERS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER & AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ,WALK IN COOLERS & THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & REAR SODA TANK AREA.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELS & TRIM IN PREP AREA,LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & DINING AREA,HOLE IN LOWER KNEE WALL IN DINING AREA,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATERLINE ON TOILET IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE AN EXTENSION ON DRAINLINE PIPE AT ICE MACHINE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN TO KEEP WATER FROM POOLING ALL OVER FLOOR.
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR ELIMINATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON FLOOR & AGAINST WALL IN REAR SODA TANK STORAGE AREA & NEAR ELECTRICAL AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
DEC 132013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Storage shelves and prep counter not cleaned. instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Light and ventilation covers not cleanedor maintained. Instructed to detail clean and replace damaged ceiling tile.
Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
APR 102013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAINT RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, NEXT TO COUNTER TABLE
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN
AUG 172012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Interior ice machine panel, deep fryer cabinet, unused storage cabinet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
AUG 82012FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water at left side of three compartment sink, water with food debris coming up middle. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Ice bin not provided with cover. Instructed to have cover over ice bin to protect ice during storage.
Interior ice machine panel, deep fryer cabinet, unused storage cabinet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile damaged in areas. instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.
JAN 272012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Exterior between cooking equipment, deep fryer cabinets, interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor behind behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Wall and rubber coving inside walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to repair rusted holes at baseboard and reseal coving.
APR 42011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT, RUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPAINT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
JUN 292010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED CEILING (BY CONDENSER) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX, REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FRONT AND REAR).
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
MAR 82010PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NOTED LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER UNUSED 1 COMP SINK, AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE/LIQUOR ROOM. ---- MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND STORAGE RACKS BY WALK-IN COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (NOTED MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP).
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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