JUL 5
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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6032 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 5, 2023 · passed
7 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).
JUL 32023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F.NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN MENTIONED COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PREP LINE COOLER TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).
SEP 132022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOME HOLES ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN COOLER.MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STORAGE.(OLD FURNITURE,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
JUN 142022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 2 POUNDS GUACAMOLE AT 50.9F, 5 POUNDS PICO DE GALLO AT 50.7F, 2 POUNDS HAM AT 49.6F, 5 POUNDS CHEESE AT 50.7F, 2 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.2F, 5 POUNDS TURKEY AT 51.6F, 2 POUNDS COOKED BEANS AT 52.0F, 1 POUND CHORIZO AT 51.6F, AND 5 POUNDS CREAM CHEESE AT 52.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 29 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD. VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLER AT 52.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
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FEB 262020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
APR 12016PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2016
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HAND WASH SINK IN MOP SINK/BATHROOM AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTERED BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR WANTED ITEMS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY, TO PREVENT CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE, STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL AND 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR,
MAR 152016PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2016
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BATHROOM BEING USED AS STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CAP OFF COMMODE IF BATHROOM NOT BEING USED,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTERED BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR WANTED ITEMS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY, TO PREVENT CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE, STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL AND 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR,
NOV 162015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
-----INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. -----MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX TOP/COVER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
-----INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. -----MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER FOR MOP SINK FAUCET.
SEP 92014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint in mop sink room, and in bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.
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