SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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7850 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 28, 2012 · passed with conditions

1 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
13
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 28
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM, CHEESE, COLD SANDWICHES, MILK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND/AROUND FRONT PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 6
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

APR 28
2011
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained, install or operated. Faucet at three compartment sink not reaching all compartments-left and right side of sink to properly wash and sanitize utensils. Instructed to replace and install faucet at sink to proper reach all three compartments. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

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

Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

SEP 20
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT MAINTAINED,OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, NOT COVERED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE MUST NOT OVERFLOW AND MUST BE TIGHTLY COVERED;GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION 09-27-10;BEFORE END OF INSPECTION MANAGER TRIED TO SQUEEZED THE GARBAGES AND WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE LID

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. VENTS INSIDE TOILET NOT WORKING,MUST BE FIXED

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. FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK UNCLEAN,FLOOR UNDER 3 C SINK UNCLEAM,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

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. LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPAIRED

MINORSanitation
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. VIOLATION 7-32-015 FOUND CUSTOMERS SMOKING IN-FRONT,ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE PREMISES,AND FOUND MANY CIGARETTE BUTTS ;CITATION ISSUED; INSTRUCTED NO SMOKING WITHIN 15 FEET FROM THE PREMISES,MUST CLEAN UP CIGARETTE BUTTS AND PUT ADDITIONAL 'NO SMOKING SIGNS"

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