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6622 W FULLERTON AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
19 of 26 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 162025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY ONLY HAD A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH DISINFACTANT. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
FEB 72025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
SEP 262024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.8F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS AT A COST OF $1,000. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 112023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM CENTER OF EAST ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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JUN 282023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PUDDLE OF WATER IN WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 82023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST CLEAN MINERAL BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT SINKS RANGING FROM 73-84.0F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MAINTENANCE CAME ON SITE TO CORRECT PLUMBING ISSUE. HOT WATER RESTORED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
OBSERVED FLOUR ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/6/2022, REPORT #2560333. #58-FOUND ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 62022PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE LEFT SIDE WASHROOM HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE SIDES/BOTTOM OF BOTH ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
FOUND HEAVY FLOUR AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE CHICKEN PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE FLOORING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WARPED; THE METAL IS BROKEN AND COMING UP FROM OFF THE FLOOR TOWARDS REAR OF WALK-IN. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
FEB 22021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL TILES IN CENTRAL WALKWAY AREA WITH CRACKS AND MISSING GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 62021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL TILES IN CENTRAL WALKWAY AREA WITH CRACKS AND MISSING GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOME OF THE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OCT 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-204.112: MUST PROVIDE WORKING TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES FOR ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS, AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE SIDES/BOTTOM OF BOTH ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
4-302.14: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE, THAT ARE ABLE TO ACCURATELY TEST THE SANITIZER (QUATS) BEING USED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PIC CORRECTED ON SITE BY OBTAINING THE PROPER TEST STRIPS FROM THE FACILITY NEXT DOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
5-202.11(B): MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OR INSTALL IF THERE IS NONE.
6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP AND 1 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: OBSERVED SOME OF THE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
SEP 82017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around exposed hand sin kin kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Prep table lower shelving by front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under cooking equipment had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damage ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
Exposed hand sink faucet in front prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
MAR 212017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in freezer door gasket in state of disrepair/broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk n cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning. Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in kitchen prep areas by breading station, 3 compartment sink area, ice machine area and by prep tables, need re-grouting, floors under storage shelving in storage area not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning.
Ceiling tiles above deep fryer area, and walls not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Light shield that was damaged above steam table area, shall be repaired/replaced.
NOV 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO RUNNING HOT WATER, WATER READING(77'F) AT TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER CALLED MAINTENANCE MAN FOR REPAIRS, HOT WATER NOW RESTORED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NOW READING 110'F, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FLOOR NOT CLEAN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
MAY 52016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SOME HEAT LIGHTS OUT ABOVE HOT HOLDING CHICKEN BIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
FLOOR NOT CLEAN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS,
OFFENSIVE SEWER GAS ODORS IN LADIES BATHROOM, AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FEB 232015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILE WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA.
AUG 112014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE UNUSED 1 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE FRYERS.
KNOZZLES AT CUSTOMER FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,UPPER PANEL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REGROUTING IS NEEDED IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 42014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
MAY 272014FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT HAVE SPLIT SEAMS AT THE TOP EDGE OF SAID SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAKING SINK , AND HAVE THE TOP OF THE SINK WELDED TO A SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
RAW WOODEN ATTACHED SHELVINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,UPPER PANEL OF CUSTOMER ICE MAKER IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
RELACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
SEP 52013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER REAR KITCHEN,
MUST CLEAN COOKING FRYERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND POP STATION IN KITCHEN AREA,
MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR PERSONAL ITEMS TO BE PROPERLY STORED,
MAR 252013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. METAL SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER RUSTING. INSTRUCTING MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING.
STORAGE AT DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
AUG 292012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Floor tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace broken floor tile.
Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Light bulbs not shatter-proof or shielded in chicken hot holding area. Instructed to shields over bulbs or provided documentation bulbs are shatter-proof.
SEP 292011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RE CAULK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA AND IN FRONT DINING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
JAN 202010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED 2 OF THE 3 STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER 1 COMP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED SOME BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.---- MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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