JAN 13
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PLZEN.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
1519 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 13, 2017 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Aug 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. WORN AND DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED FRESH MUSSELS WITHOUT A SHELLFISH TAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE MUSSELS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE SHELLFISH TAG WITH THE SHELLFISH AT ALL TIMES. 10LBS VALUED AT $23.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)(B2).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOUT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS OF BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 72015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK CONTAINER UNDER PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN BAR. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK AND REPLACE TANK COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUL 272015FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
JUL 27
2015
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE(BLACK/PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK CONTAINER UNDER PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(GREASE BUILDUP). REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT IN BAR AREA, AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN BAR. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK AND REPLACE TANK COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUN 122014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 12
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING HOLDING RACKS AND PANS HAS BUILD OF FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN PREP AREA, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT COLD HOLD UNITS, REACH IN COOLER UTLITY CLOSET HAS BUILD OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BAR IN FRONT PREP AREA HAS PEELING PAINT AND RAW WOOD. WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP HAS PEELING PAINT. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND WALLS.
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AUG 292013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN STOVE TOP/OVEN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER FRYERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN REAR GARAGE (OLD RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT) NEED TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
AUG 302012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 30
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN WHERE LOOSE. (UNIT IS AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME). CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYER CABINETS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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