ROAD RANGER #187.
3401-3417 S CALIFORNIA AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 12024PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (SUBWAY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BLACK/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR ICE SLOT OF THE DRINK MACHINE LOCATED IN THE GAS STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
3-307.11 OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS OR HAIR NETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED ON THE GAS STATION SIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 122023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JUN 52023FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE OF THE GAS STATION IN THE REAR. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 162021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BOTH DOORS WITH GAPS AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE GAS STATION WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
OBSERVED THE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE GAS STATION, THE 3 COMP SINK HAS LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE BOTH REAR STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE SUBWAY SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGER THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
DEC 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-502.13 OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE PLASTIC GLOVE BEING USED AS A SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND OBTAIN PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING IS MISSING FROM THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT THRU OUT THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND AROUND THE UTILITY SINK AND DRINK DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
2-102.13 OBSERVED UNABLE TO PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR FEMALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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FEB 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TOVOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-37-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.PREMISES HAS BIO HAZADROUS KIT WITH 5.25 CHLORINE BUT NO TEST STRIPS TO CHECK FOR 1000-5000PPM AS NEED.
OBSERVED A VARITY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED( RAW BACON, LUNCHMEAT, CUT TOMATOES ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAT 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHAL BE SOLD, COMSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE SUBWAY GOING TO THE REAR DISH/STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 162017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PACKAGED BAKED GOODS (COOKIES, BROWNIES, CINNAMON ROLLS, SCONES, MUFFINS) WITHOUT A LABEL ON THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS, CONTENTS AND INGREDIENTS.
CLEAN THE TRASH CABINET BELOW THE COUNTER WHERE THE FROZEN CAPPUCCINO MACHINE IS STORED, AND INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT.
JUN 72017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITHOUT A LID ON IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AND COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED PACKAGED BAKED GOODS (COOKIES, BROWNIES, CINNAMON ROLLS, SCONES, MUFFINS) WITHOUT A LABEL ON THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS, CONTENTS AND INGREDIENTS.
CLEAN THE TRASH CABINET BELOW THE COUNTER WHERE THE FROZEN CAPPUCCINO MACHINE IS STORED, AND INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT.
MAY 62016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DRINK FOUNTAIN ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MAKER SLOT ON THE GAS STATION SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION LOCATED IN THE REAR ON THE SUBWAY SIDE. OBSERVED 50 ANTS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE GAS STATION SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER FLOOR WITH GARBAGE AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND PREP COOLERS ON THE GAS STATION SIDE, UNDER AND AROUND ENTIRE COFFEE SERVING AREA (GAS STATION), ALL NOZZLES FOR ALL DRINK/COFFEE MACHINES (GAS STATION) AND IN ALL PREP COMPARTMENTS (SUBWAY SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT (GAS STATION/SUBWAY) ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS; BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS (GAS STATION). OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL ALONG THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (SUBWAY). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (SUBWAY) AND A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE GAS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ARTICLES (SIGNS, CARDBOARD ETC.) ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS,UNDER OFFICE DESK AND UNDER DRY STORAGE LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE SUBWAY SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CHUCK WAGON SANDWICH HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 116.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED 3 CHEESEBURGERS, 2 CHICKEN SANDWICHES, 2 POPCORN CHICKEN PACKS DISPLAYED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 100.3-104.9F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP DISPLAYED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 110.8F IN SUBWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED SANDWICHES DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, CREAMER MACHINES, PREP TABLE AND CABINETS UNDER SELF-SERVICE AREA.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND SALES AREAS.
CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS(DUST BUILDUP).
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN SANDWICH HOT HOLDING UNIT.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN SUBWAY UTILITY SINK.
SEP 302014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUBWAY SANDWICHES,HOT DOGS,PIZZAS,ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.-CHICKEN SOUP 142.6F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE LARGE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182014FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 OR E-MAIL: AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL. (ATT:D.BHATTAL) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND THE MEN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH (2) HANDSINKS INSIDE SAME TOILET ROOM ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IS CLOGGED AND WHEN WATER IS RUNNING WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE OTHER HANDSINK SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1146230 DATED:01/04/2013 NOT CORRECTED. 38 MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHRO0M IN REAR OF PREMISES 04/04/2013 40 MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES 03/04/2013 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 9/25/14 AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
FAN COVERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS BENEATH THE GROCERY CUSTOMER DISPLAY SHELVINGS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT SUBWAY AREA AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE LARGE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR SERVICE AREA.
STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 42013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE 2 STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS ONLY 1 STOPPER AT THIS TIME SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHRO0M IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
AUG 102012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
THE DRYING RACK FOR WASHED DISHES IS TOO SMALL. INSTALL AN ATTACHED (STAINLESS METAL) DRAINBOARD TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 82012FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
THE ICE MACHINE DISPENSING CHUTES ARE FULL OF BLACK BUILDUP, MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND THEN RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
THE DRYING RACK FOR WASHED DISHES IS TOO SMALL. INSTALL AN ATTACHED (STAINLESS METAL) DRAINBOARD TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
THE FAN SHIELDS ARE VERY DIRTY IN THE WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FANS SHIELDS.
THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH SPILLED PRODUCT AND THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND STAINED, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND RESEAL THE KITCHEN FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
THE REAR KITCHEN WALLS ARE DIRTY AND THE PAINT ON THE PIPES IS PEELING, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE WALLS AND CLEAN THE YELLOWING WALLS ABOVE THE TURBO CHEF OVENS.
THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA IS NOT SHIELDED, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
THE TWO TURBO CHEF OVENS IN THE REAR KITCHEN HAVE AVENT ABOVE BUT NO VENTILATION HOOD. THE UNITS ARE 6400 WATTS EACH. INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION TO CITY CODE. THE MOP SINK IS FILTY AND DRAINING SLOWLY, CLAEN UP AND REPAIR THE SINK.
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