POMERA BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

4304-4306 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2017.

Last inspected Mar 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

102

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 24

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. EGGS AT 48.3F, 3 DOZEN; YOGURT AT 48.5F, 32 OZ; CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $!6.00,TOTAL 3 DOZEN, 32 OZ.

Minor Sanitation

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

RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN ALL WASHROOMS, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN ONE OF THE WASHROOM IN THE BIG DINING AREA AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE SMALL DINING AREA . MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED IN BETWEEN THE FILTER. MUST REMOVE GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL HOLES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CLEAN WALLS THRU OUT THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM AND HOT WATER HANDLE OF ONE OF THE FAUCET ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

MAY 18

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found bulk food containers with written label that has been smudged or wiped off. Instructed must appropriately label all bulk food containers. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found pipes behind cooking line with excessive dirt and grease build up. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found soiled wall under coffee machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found light shields with debris inside. Instructed to remove all debris, clean and maintain.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Found unused cooking equipment in dry storage area. Instructed to remove all clutter to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain.

APR 30

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LIGHT NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS (3) FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ONE OF FOUR EMPLOYEES. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

APR 20

2015

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 4-13-15 NOT CORRECTED.#18- STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT AND 50 MICE DROPPING ALONG BASEBOARDS AND INSIDE STORED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED BEHIND THE KITCHEN OVEN. #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-24-14 NOT CORRECTED.#33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP (ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD BINS, STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH CREAM AND SUGAR TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA.#34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE. DETAIL CLEANING OF FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND STOVE AND GRILL.#41-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

Serious Other

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE IN THE CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING,THROUGHOUT. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE STOVE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WALLS WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR. HOLE IN WALL AT REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE CUSTOMER DINING WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER SUPPLY TO THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. LEAK UNDER THE BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ONE OF FOUR EMPLOYEES. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

APR 13

2015

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SINK NOT PROPERLY SET WITH SANITIZER. REVIEWED WITH EMPLOYEES PROPER METHOD OF WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING WITH CHLORINE IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS AND 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ALONG FLOORS AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS SEAL ANY HOLES OR OPENINGS NOTED DURING CLEANING. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS ON PREMISES. NOTED SERVICE REPORTS FROM 2009. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION/SERVICE REPORT AND COPY OF CURRENT STATE OF ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-012.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-24-14 NOT CORRECTED.#33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP (ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD BINS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GARBAGE UNDERNEATH CREAM AND SUGAR TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA.#34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND DINING (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL IN REAR PREP AREA ADDITIONAL DETAIL CLEANING OF FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND STOVE AND GRILL.#35-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DEBRIS IN REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA.#37-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN REAR CUSTOMER WASHROOM. #38-MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.#41-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTAINER. MUST BE WASHABLE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING, EQUIPMENT, WALLS THROUGHOUT. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD ENCRUSTED STAND MIXERS (2). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS EXTREMELY DIRTY. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR. HOLE IN WALL AT REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLOTH STRING USED AS FLUSHING HANDLE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET. MUST REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE HANDLE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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JUN 24

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT) DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP (ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD BINS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GARBAGE UNDERNEATH CREAM AND SUGAR TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND DINING (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.---------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL IN REAR PREP AREA.--------ADDITIONAL DETAIL CLEANING OF FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND STOVE AND GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.----------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL/FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR BY CUSTOMER WASHROOM

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN REAR CUSTOMER WASHROOM

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HOLE.-----MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MAY 16

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ESTABLISHMENT IS OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. (HOT WATER SYSTEM REPAIRED AT 1:00 PM. HOT WATER RESTORED.) CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT) DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN REAR CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HOLE AND MUST FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MAY 7

2014

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (OVEN, STOVE,GRILL) IN FOOD PREP AREA, 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH DISPLAY CASE, AND OVER 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE (NEXT TO WASHROOM (4306 N PULASKI SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. MUST RODENT-PROOFED BOTTOM OF FRONT (4306 N PULASKI SIDE) DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Serious Other

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

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO AVAILABLE HOT RUNNING WATER AT FIRST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1353834 ON 07-24-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, AROUND INNER RUBBER SEAL, HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. #34 - FLOORS HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACKS. #38 - MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON TWO MOP SINKS. #40 - MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLER AND STEM THERMOMETER

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT) DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND DINING (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HOLE AND MUST FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

JUL 24

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, AROUND INNER RUBBER SEAL, HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACKS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON TWO MOP SINKS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLER AND STEM THERMOMETER.

APR 3

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

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

NO FOOD CERTIIFED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC SPOONS AND FORKS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED, CONTAINER HOLDER HAVE FOOD STAINS AND GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REACH IN COOLER, FRONT DISPLAY, HAVE BUILD OF GRIME ON AND DIRT. BMUST DETAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MIXING BOWLS AND CUTTER HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR AND BASE BASEBOARD ARE DIRTY THRU-OUT PREMISES . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND INSIDE OF FRONT COUNTER ARE DIRTY AND HAVE PEELING PAINT. MUST CLEAN AND PAINT/SEAL WALLS AND COUNTER.

APR 16

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

APR 9

2012

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Found/observed employee's not washing their hands while handling foods,changing task, gloves, also observed employee rubbing her hands on her apron, and not washing her hands, Citation #H000076876 issued.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Found observed front entrance, and rear exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch, and 1/2 inch gaps on bottom of doors, also must provide current service invoices for pest control service.Citation#H000076876 issued.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, exposed raw wood by reach in freezer shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), interior/exterior of ovens in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean had excess dirt/grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint/plaster in kitchen areas, rear storage areas, outside bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area, and by front counter not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, ovens not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Excess debris and clutter in rear storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

DEC 12

2011

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 5

2011

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 1 DISPLAY COOLER AT 50F ,NO CAKES INSIDE COOLER ONLY COOKIES INSIDE COOLER, TAG COOLER ,MUST CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX COOLER MUST BE 40F OR LESS,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED,NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP,LIGHT COMING THRU DOOR,INSTRUCTED MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED,MUST BE RODENT PROOFED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-12-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER KARIMA BOUSSAD CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED 06-25-11,NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST ENROLL IN FOOD SANITATION CLASS

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 361388 ,12-02-10 NOT BEEN CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND # 33 PREP TABLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES,COOLERS NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ,SANITIZE;# 34 FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY # 35 WALL AND CEILING IN AREAS NOT MAINTAINED INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT # 37 TOILET DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE; GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-12-11 TO CORRECT 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. INTERIOR ANS EXTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLER VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALL CART SHELVES VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. MOPSINK VERY DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. CEILING FAN IN KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & 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 FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FIXED

DEC 2

2010

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Prep tables, cooking equipment, storage shelves sinks and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall and ceiling in areas not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint walls and ceiling.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Adequate light not provided in rear storage room. Instructed to install more light.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Cold water not provided at second handsink on near storage area. Instructed to provided cold running water under city pressure.

Minor Sanitation

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

Unecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.

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