ROAD RANGER #187.

Chicago Health Dept

3401-3417 S CALIFORNIA AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

16 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2024.

Last inspected Aug 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
80
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 1
2024
PASS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (SUBWAY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS OR HAIR NETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 12
2023
PASS 1 violation
Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

JUN 5
2023
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

AUG 16
2021
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BOTH DOORS WITH GAPS AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE GAS STATION, THE 3 COMP SINK HAS LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE BOTH REAR STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE SUBWAY SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGER THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

DEC 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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.

Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

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.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING IS MISSING FROM THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED UNABLE TO PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR FEMALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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FEB 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

Serious Chemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE SUBWAY GOING TO THE REAR DISH/STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 16
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

CLEAN THE TRASH CABINET BELOW THE COUNTER WHERE THE FROZEN CAPPUCCINO MACHINE IS STORED, AND INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT.

JUN 7
2017
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

CLEAN THE TRASH CABINET BELOW THE COUNTER WHERE THE FROZEN CAPPUCCINO MACHINE IS STORED, AND INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT.

MAY 13
2016
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 6
2016
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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)

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER FLOOR WITH GARBAGE AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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

Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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

Minor Food Temperature
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED SANDWICHES DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, CREAMER MACHINES, PREP TABLE AND CABINETS UNDER SELF-SERVICE AREA.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND SALES AREAS.

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

CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS(DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Food Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN SANDWICH HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN SUBWAY UTILITY SINK.

SEP 30
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE LARGE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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

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 18
2014
FAIL 10 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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).

Serious Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

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.

Serious Facility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

FAN COVERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS BENEATH THE GROCERY CUSTOMER DISPLAY SHELVINGS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT SUBWAY AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE LARGE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR SERVICE AREA.

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

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 4
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 2 STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS ONLY 1 STOPPER AT THIS TIME SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHRO0M IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

AUG 10
2012
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE DRYING RACK FOR WASHED DISHES IS TOO SMALL. INSTALL AN ATTACHED (STAINLESS METAL) DRAINBOARD TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 8
2012
FAIL 7 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

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

THE DRYING RACK FOR WASHED DISHES IS TOO SMALL. INSTALL AN ATTACHED (STAINLESS METAL) DRAINBOARD TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE FAN SHIELDS ARE VERY DIRTY IN THE WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FANS SHIELDS.

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

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.

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

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.

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

THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA IS NOT SHIELDED, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

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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