SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PORTAGE THEATER.

YOUR CALL. 68/100

4050 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 16, 2017 · passed

4 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 16
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. CRACKED CEILING IN THE FRONT ABOVE THE POP CORN MACHINE AND PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR REPLACE WITH SHATTERED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET HOT AND COLD HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

NOV 8
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOF. BOTTOM OF THE DOORS WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE. ONLY ONE INSPECTION REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2017. MANAGER STATED PEST CONTROL COMES EVERY MONTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO TEST KITS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIR OF THE STAGE AND UNDER THE STAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED CEILING IN THE FRONT ABOVE THE POP CORN MACHINE AND PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR REPLACE WITH SHATTERED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET HOT AND COLD HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK

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

CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR, DEBRIS,CONTRACTION MATERIALS, GARBAGE BAG ETC. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBOR AGE.

NOV 18
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Found several dry storage items (bottled water, cleaning supplies, etc.) stored directly on the floor throughout facility. Must elevate all items at lease 6 inches to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must have proof of food handler certification for all food handlers for next inspection.

JUL 7
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNEVEN WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR.

DEC 2
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cabinets in women's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged shelf and detail clean. Storage shelves under concession counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor through out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floors and repaint floors in kitchen.

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

Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to remove peeling paint, seal holes and openings and repaint walls. Replace all damaged and water stained ceiling tile. Ventilation covers in toilet room not clean. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Unnecessary articles stored on second floor projection booth. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.

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