SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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6169-6171 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 5, 2018 · passed

7 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 5
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed light grease accumulation in the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

DEC 22
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 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

Observed mouse droppings on site: 35 droppings in the rear storage room under racks to left of ice machine, 5 under the kitchen 3 compartment sink, and 15 in the DJ booth. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence, clean affected areas, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served (chicken, beef, etc). Instructed facility to have a city of Chicago certified manager on site with original certificate posted at all times that potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

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

Observed dirt accumulation on the floor in various areas: under the three compartment sink, in the rear storage area, and at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed light grease accumulation in the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed ice scoops stored inside ice. Instructed facility to store in a separate, sanitary manner and to maintain.

MAR 29
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed foods (pasta, flour, etc) outside of original container not labeled. Instructed facility to label any foods outside of original container or to be held longer than 24 hours and maintain.

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

Observed the three door prep cooler to have torn gaskets on all three doors. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed slight dirt accumulation in the soda gun drains and nozzles at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed food and dirt accumulated on the floor around the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the walls surrounding the dish machine and 3 compartment sink near the floor. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease and dust accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for all compartments at the bar and kitchen 3 compartment sinks.

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

Observed clutter and unused items stored in the rear outside area of facility. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store to prevent pest harborage and maintain.

OCT 5
2016
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 27
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. O PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO GLASSWARE BEING WASHED DURING THIS INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: SOUP AT 140.1F.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-20-15 #1516068 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. #45- FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS STILL NOT MET. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOODS AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BOTH ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

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

ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

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JAN 20
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELE OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

EXTERIOR ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP DRYER CABINET, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEQAN FREQUENTLY.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUPOUSLY INSIDE COOLERS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

FEB 26
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

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

WALL PANELS CORNER COVER LOOSE AT DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED GAP IN WALL AROUND BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE (HANDWASAH BOWL BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST REATTACH LOOSE COVER TO WALL PANELS AND SEAL GAP IN WALL AROUND DRAIN PIPE.

FEB 19
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44.1F TO 61.9F INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. GRAVY(2 LARGE CONTAINERS)61.9F AND PASTA 44.1F. TEMPERATURE OF COOLER WAS PROPER AT 39.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 27LBS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TEMPERATURE MONITORING ESPECIALLY THE COOLING PROCESS. CITAION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING BOWLS,PLATES ETC. ON SHELVING AND ON DISPLAY AT TABLES TO PREVENT DIRT ACUMMULATIION AND CONTAMINATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A RESTRAINT (HAT, HAIR NET ETC) AT ALL TIMES IN THE PREP AREA.

MAR 9
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Exposed raw wood by coffee station shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler/shelving/racks need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls by 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. Walk in cooler exhaust vents(ventilation)not clean need detailed cleaning.

AUG 23
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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