SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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5848 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 3, 2025 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 3
2025
PASSED
0 violations
APR 8
2024
PASSED
13 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

WE OBSERVED BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, WATER RESERVOIR.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

COOKING UTENSILS STORED ON CONTAINERS BY THE DRAIN BOARD MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER, USED FOR COSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE NEWS PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FORNT SERVING AREA MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN,OR TO KNOW LOCATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.KEEP AREA CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.RENEW IT. CERTIFICATE VALID ONLY FOR THREE YEARS

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. RENEW IT. CERTIFICATE VALID ONLY FOR THREE YEARS

SEP 22
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 15
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

JUN 25
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.

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JUN 23
2021
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (RICE). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT THAT EFFECTIVELY COVERS HAIR FROM GETTING ONTO FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINING IN PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK UP AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINING IN REAR PREP AREA. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SUPPLIES STORED ON GROUND IN STORAGE CABINET BEHIND CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF WATER HEATER COVERED IN DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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