Chicago Health Dept
4830 N PULASKI RD · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2020.
20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2020.
Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN CHICKEN PREPARATION AREA. PREMISES MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CASHIER/FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT SERVICE/PREP STATION MULTI-TASKING TOUCHING THEIR PANTS/POCKETS THEN WENT ON TO PUT ON GLOVES WITH-OUT WASHING HANDS THEN AGAIN BEGAN TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT OPEN GRILLED HOT CHICKEN FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN CHICKEN PREPARATION AREA. PREMISES MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
OBSERVED TOWEL DISPENSER IN MENS WASH ROOM WITH NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER PROVIDED HAND PAPER TOWELS AT MENTIONED SINK.(COS).
OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE STATION. INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF CHICKEN RANGED FROM 127.8 F- 129.9 F.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED MENTIONED FOOD APPROX:5 LBS;TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $37.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT (TCS FOODS) AT 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING LID TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID TO MENTIONED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b), CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GREEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION OBSERVED (2) MORE MANAGERS ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT (2) HANDSINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHRROOM. (WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. COS - PLUMBER ON SITE. HOT RUNNING WATER NOW AT 105F AT ALL HANDSINKS) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREAS AND THE FOOD PREP/REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,HOT HOLDING CHICKEN UNITS, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS/WHEELS/PIPES OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT AND AT EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT BULB AND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET(S) AT THE 1 COMP FOOD PREP SINK AND AT SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1736216 ISSUED ON 04-28-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #34 - MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GREASY BUILD-UP UNDER THE FRYER AREA STATION. ALSO MUST RE GROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND UNDER THE FRYER STATION AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MULTI USE UTENSIL (FORKS, KNIVES, SPOONS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BACK SURFACES OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ICE CHUTE WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP OF SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN DINING AREA, HOT HOLDING LINE CANOPY WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE BOX COVER (ON FLOOR AND COVING) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GREASY BUILD-UP UNDER THE FRYER AREA STATION. ALSO MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND UNDER THE FRYER STATION AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FLOOR EDGE IN FRONT OF THE FRYER STATION AREA.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE TOP PIPE NEXT TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE GAUGE.
GREASE AND DUST IS DANGLING FROM PIPES INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-3-2015,REPORT#1482964 #19-ONE LID IS COMPLETELY MISSING AND HINGES OF CONTAINER BENDED.INSTRUCTED TO ORDER A LID OR A NEW GARBAGE CONTAINER. OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO #14
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE OR TO KNOW WERE IS LOCATED SOAP DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WERE FOOD IS PREPARED,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION NO WASTE LINE PROVIDED AT FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE SAID UNIT). WASTE WATER LINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
GREASE AND DUST IS DANGLING FROM PIPES INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY.FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH GRIME BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE
FOOD(ICE )NOT PROPERLY STORED.FOUND COCA-COLA ICE DISPENSER NOT CLEANED.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE COCA-COLA ICE DISPENSER OM PANELS,AND AROUND RUBBER GASKET OF THE TOP LID.ALSO ICE SHUTTER WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND AREA NOT MAINTAINED.WE FOUND GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH LID NOT CLOSED.ONE LID IS COMPLETELY MISSING AND HINGES OF CONTAINER BENDED.CEMENT GROUND COMPLETELY COVERED WITH FOOD,BOTTLES,DIRTY WASTE PAPERS,HUMAN WASTE BEHIND THE CONTAINER,FLIES EVERYWHERE.INSTRUCTED TO ORDER A LID OR A NEW GARBAGE CONTAINER.GROUND MUST BE COMPLETELY CLEANED,AND MAINTAINED TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE OR TO KNOW WERE IS LOCATED SOAP DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WERE FOOD IS PREPARED,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION NO WASTE LINE PROVIDED AT FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE SAID UNIT). WASTE WATER LINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
GREASE AND DUST IS DANGLING FROM PIPES INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY.FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH GRIME BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE
OBSERVED WOODEN SHELF INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR IN CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED SAUCE COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS PEELING/LOOSE (BEHIND FRONT COUNTER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SHELF AND DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CHUTE.
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) IN PREP AREA ALONG FLOOR DRAIN ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT BACKROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT MENS, WOMENS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS AND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS, WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 60.8 F AND 61.3 F AT SAID SINKS, HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT OVER 120 F. PREMISES HAS MULTIPLE HOT WATER TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 85 F AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/18/14). PREMISES IS PUT ON 48 HOUR WORK AROUND NOTICE BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED WOODEN SHELF INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR IN CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED SAUCE COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS PEELING/LOOSE (BEHIND FRONT COUNTER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SHELF AND DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CHUTE.
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) IN PREP AREA ALONG FLOOR DRAIN ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT BACKROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
WOODEN SHELF IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN FROM SIDE PIECE OF CABINET UNDER WATER COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WOODEN SHELF.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND OVEN. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT ON WALLS AROUND/BEHIND MOP SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN WALLS.
LIGHT COVERS MISSING END CAPS ABOVE SALSA STATION. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS/COVERS.
NOTED CARDBOARD LINER AT STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINET WITH DRIED SYRUP AND DEBRIS UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS.---------FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
(2) LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE/ABOVE SALSA BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
NOTED SOME LITTER INSIDE TABLE SEATS AT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area shall be replaced, ceiling tiles need cleaning in rear storage areas.
Broken lght shield in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, light shields in kitchen area need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Damaged, missing caulk by exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be replaced.
Dish machine panel, shelving not clean needs detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, pop dispensing unit needs detailed cleaning.
Floors in rear kitchen areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
walls in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Exhaust vents(ventilation)of dish machine not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents in bathrooms need cleaning.Leaking faucet of 3 compartment sink shall be repaired/replaced.
Storage shelving, Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler, each in coolers, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooking equipment, and storage shelving need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
Light shields in prep area, rear storage area not clean need cleaning, broken light shield in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SANDWICH/BURRITO PRESS MACHINE, WITH GREASE BUILT UP.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS, BAGS OF SALT ETC NEED TO BE ELEVATED TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA BY THE MOP SINK.
WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURE OF THE SALSA BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
LEAKING HEAVY ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA,LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
WASHCLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE AND TOP COUNTER, MUST BE STORE IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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