PICCOLO MONDO CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

1642 E 56TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2022.

Last inspected Jul 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 19

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHANGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES IN CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-012.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

AUG 5

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF KITCHEN (COS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP KITCHEN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 11, 2019 AS REQUIRED: #58 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

APR 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 9

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OPENING ALONG COVING IN PREP AREA ALONG DISH MACHINE AT SINKS.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOILED STAIN CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AND DUSTY CEILING VENT. MUST CLEAN VENT AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

DEC 29

2017

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES: APPROX 9-LBS OF VEAL AT 47.9F,6-LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.0F, AND RAW SHELL EGGS AT 50.1F, 52.6F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX 150.00 BY MANAGER-CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 3- LARGE LIVE ROACHES UNDER DISH MACHINE AND HIDING INSIDE OPENING OF COVING AT DISH MACHINE. RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OPENING ALONG COVING IN PREP AREA ALONG DISH MACHINE AT SINKS.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOILED STAIN CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AND DUSTY CEILING VENT. MUST CLEAN VENT AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

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FEB 7

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 12

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SOME BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; LABEL WITH NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE RUBBER GASKET ATTACHED TO THE INTERIOR PART OF THE DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OF REPLACE GASKET. CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR; REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE PIPE.

JUL 21

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100LBS OF LASANGA,TORTILLA,COOKED PASTA,COOKED TOMATO SAUCE,COOKED VEGETABLE MEDLEY,COOKED POTATOES,RAW CHICKEN AND RAW LAMB AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-52 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE CABINETS,SINKS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASH ROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE BAR AND IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER DISH WASHING SINKS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS ABOVE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AND THE LEAKY FAUCET ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR UNUSED PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR UNUSED PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE THE ICE SCOOPS BEHIND THE BAR.

SEP 4

2015

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY,TABLE WEAR ON DINING TABLE NEEDS TO BE COVERED AND INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLES.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON STEAM TABLE LIDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER & 2- REACH IN COOLER,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ACROSS FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,EXTERIOR BASE TRIM AT VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT ABOVE REAR VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER & CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 28

2015

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING MAKING DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REPLACE MISSING LID AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY,TABLE WEAR ON DINING TABLE NEEDS TO BE COVERED AND INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLES.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON STEAM TABLE LIDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER & 2- REACH IN COOLER,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ACROSS FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,EXTERIOR BASE TRIM AT VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT ABOVE REAR VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER & CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 10

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF AT CHAR GRILL TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE INSIDE THE PASTA BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSOO REPAIR WALL IN REAR PASTA FREEZER ROOM.OBSERVED THE CEILING AND THE WALLS NOT CLEAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

AUG 20

2013

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH IN COOLER AT 49 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP KITCHEN AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAR 26

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REA STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MAR 16

2012

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3-COMP SINK IN BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BAR 3-COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NOT OPERABLE, NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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 OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR WALLS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PRODUCE COOLER AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

NOV 25

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER,AND FOUND DELI BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPLACE LID. FRONT DELI AREA NEW RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTERS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.OBSERVED FRONT WINDOW SILLS IN FRONT OF CUSTOMERS DINNING TABLE ROTTEN WOOD AND PEELING PAINT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEFROST FRONT DELI BOX FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE TABLE PREP AREA WHERE CHICKEN BEING PROCESSED.

Minor Sanitation

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.NEED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER,CLEAN WALL BEHIND DELI SLICER,REPAIR WALL AT REAR PREP TABLE, AND PAN STORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES STARTING TO FALL DOWN IN REAR STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NEED TO HAVE THE APARTMENT BUILDING REPAIR CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.(WHICH IS LOCATED IN APARTMENT LOBBY OUT SIDE RESTAURANT REAR DOOR).

Minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & 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.OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK AT BAR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 19

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: ICE MACHINE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE, UPPER INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN WHERE FISH AND CHICKEN STORED, AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMP. BAR SINK, LEAKING FROM BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED SINK IN FAR REAR PREP AREA.

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