SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PIZZERIA AROMA.

BEAT. 35/100

1125 W BERWYN AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 24, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE OVEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS READING 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALL FOR REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 48.2F, MARINARA SAUCE 49.8F, ARTICHOKE 54.3F, CHCIKEN 46.4F, CHEESE 46.2F, PASTA((ASSORTED)44.8F,43.5F,47.5F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVE AND PREPARING FOOD WENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHED THEIR HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AND SOME DISHES THEN BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES LEFT THE PREP AREA AND WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER OPENED THE DOOR AND PROCEEDED TO GET CHEESE FROM TH CHEESE CONTAINER IN TO A BOWL WITH THE SAME GLOVES, THEN WENT BACK TO THE PREP AREA. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS WHEN CHANGING GLOVES OR WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AREA OF THE KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND COKE REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERVICE COOLER WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES....MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST THE MEAT CHEST FREEZER BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE

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

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND FANS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA AND AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 16
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR BEHIND BOX FREEZER WITH DEBRIS AND CLEANING ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL AND MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING BEHIND POT AND PAN STORAGE NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE SPRAY NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 16
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 9
2016
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW.TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG AND NOT TO USE UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE REACHES 40.F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP COOLER. SUCH AS CHORIZO AT 52.3F, 1LB; GROUND SAUSAGE AT 51.0F, 6LBS; CHOPPED CHICKEN AT 50.9F, 8LBS; CHICKEN BREAST AT 49.3F, 2LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER TEMP AT 50.0F MANAGER DISCARDED,DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $20.00, TOTAL 9LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP ON THE TOP OF THE LID AND DRIPPING GREASE ALONG THE RIM OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, TRAYS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

REPLACE ALL GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FROZEN MEAT BLOOD AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD ARE BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

APR 21
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE SAME COOLER MENTIONED ABOVE TO REMOVE BLACK DUSTY SUSTANCE ON SHELVES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND FOODS SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 14
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK, BLUE, AND YELLOW DISCOLORATIONS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY BURNED THE REMAINING ICE IN THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE MACHINE OR DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN: FOUND THE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DRIED GREASE DRIPS HANGING FROM THE RECEPTACLE AND EVIDENCE OF GREASE ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM THE LID AND GROUND AND TO KEEP GREASE INSIDE THE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE SAME COOLER MENTIONED ABOVE TO REMOVE BLACK DUSTY SUSTANCE ON SHELVES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

MAY 6
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 25
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED PORTION OFF LASAGNA STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT TEMP OF 47.8F; 48.9F AND 50F; FOUND COOKED PIZZA STORED ON SHELF IN PREP AREA,AT TEMP OF 78.9F,80.6F AND 86.7F .FOUND MEATBALLS WITH SAUCE AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 128F AND 130F. INSTRUCTED HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW,FOOD MUST BE REHEATED AT TEMP OF 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO STORE AT STEAM TABLE, STEAM TABLE IS A HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 30, VALUE $207.03.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE /POSTED ON PREMISES, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE HANDLED(CHICKEN,VARIOUS KIND OF PIZZA,LASAGNA ETC.THE OTHER CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON VACATION. A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM7-29-13,REPORT #1235909 #38-OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK STILL OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKING,INTO A PLASTIC CONTAINER LOCATED UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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

ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DEBRIS,ALSO DUST GREASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CHEST FREEZER ICE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

FLOOR UNDER THE PLASTIC CRATES WITH A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE A RAISED SHELVES 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

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

GREASE ON LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

NO VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

AUG 5
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASH B0WL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK ALSO MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER.

JUL 29
2013
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #670618 DATED ON 02/17/12- #34 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR BASE BY SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED FLOOR BASE, #41 OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE SODA OFF FLOOR BY FUSE BOX. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDTIONAL SHELVES, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/05/13).

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS AND DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN FLOOR TILES/WALL UNDER PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINKS ALSO MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER.

FEB 17
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR BASE BY SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED FLOOR BASE.

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

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. OBSERVED PREMSIES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE SODA OFF FLOOR BY FUSE BOX. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

FEB 9
2011
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA (TRAYS).

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.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE,LIDS ON ALL UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE(WALK IN COOLER/REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/MUST REPAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP.SINK.

MINORSanitation
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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS,DRY STORAGE,UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE,INTERIOR,EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK & EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING/MUST REMOVE ALL SODA CRAITS USED FOR STORING STOCK OFF FLOOR./MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
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.//MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND FAUCET FOR MOP SINK

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//MUST REPLACE LIGHTS OUT IN RESTROOM.

MINORPlumbing & 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.//BASE OF FAUCET ON 3COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER NEED REPAIRING/MUST REPAIR THE TOP OF BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ABOVE THE MOP SINK

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN PREPAIRING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS

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