Ruth Kaplan
Mixed record — 7 of 13 inspections passed
2016-02-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection 6 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-4-16,REPORT #1631348. #45FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS,RECORS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE. TODAY WE(MANAGER/OWNER AND I ) OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DIRTY GREASY RAGS BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE DUCT OF THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY SEAL OPENING WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. INSIDE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH ECCESS SPIDER WEBS ALSO THE ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER ACROSS FROM STEAM TABLE.OBSERVED BROKEN CEMENT,BRICKS WOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRON TOF THE THREE COMPA...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON REPAIRED WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,SOUTH WALL,PECIES OF WOOD NAILD TO WALL,UNVEN,WITH OPENINGS AND SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD,AND PROVIDE SURACE THAT IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORB...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE/SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS ARE ACCEPTABLE
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
VIOLATION REMAINS ON VIOLATION #29
2016-02-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 13 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS FOUND INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,IT WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.STAFF WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED: WE OBSERVED TOILET BOWL WITH FECES ON TOILET RIM AND INSIDE THE BOWL,ALSO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET BOWL DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE) NOT MAINTAINED DURING STORAGE.FOUND BLACK SLIME INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO ON PANELS AND KNOBS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAI...
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MANAGER WAS NOTIFIED UNDER COMMENT ON 3-5-16,REPORT #1441756 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-5-2015,REPORT #1441755 #33-MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. #34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DIRTY GREASY RAGS BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE DUCT OF THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY SEAL OPENING WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. INSIDE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH ECCESS SPIDER WEBS ALSO ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CITATION #29
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER ACROSS FROM STEAM TABLE.OBSERVED BROKEN CEMENT,BRICKS WOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRON TOF THE THREE COMPA...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON REPAIRED WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,SOUTH WALL,PECIES OF WOOD NAILD TO WALL,UNVEN,WITH OPENINGS AND SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD,AND PROVIDE SURACE THAT IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORB...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE/SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS ARE ACCEPTABLE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
VIOLATION UPGRADE TO #29
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION#29
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
VIOLATION UP GRADED TO VIOLATION#29
2015-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 8 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTER...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM REMOVE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAIN TON CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT. MUST REPAIR WASHROOM CEILING REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAKE CEILING SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM WASHROOM CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARAION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS,RECORS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE.
2013-12-02 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2013-08-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood, storage shelves, soda nozzles and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and replace damaged and missing floor tile in front of three compartment sink and in toilet room.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Coving missing along wallbase through-out premises. Insstructed to install coving along wallbase to seal gap between floor and wallbase. Walls not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to seal all openings and gaps and repaint walls throught pr...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulb in walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof or shield bulb.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet and drainline not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak at faucet and left side drainline. Exhaust fan not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Hair restraint not provided for food handlers and employees in prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints.
2013-08-20 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Foods not protected during storage or service. Observed black slimy substance around interior panel of ice machine and condensation dripping and coming into contact with fresh ice. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize ice machine and all parts to ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit screen dooris not rodent or insect proofed. Screen door has mesh wirewith rips and missing screen while rear door is being kepted open. Instructed to repair screen door and have door tight fit...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood, storage shelves, soda nozzles and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and replace damaged and missing floor tile in front of three compartment sink and in toilet room.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Coving missing along wallbase through-out premises. Insstructed to install coving along wallbase to seal gap between floor and wallbase. Walls not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to seal all openings and gaps and repaint walls throught...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulb in walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof or shield bulb.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet and drainline not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak at faucet and left side drainline. Exhaust fan not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Hair restraint not provided for food handlers and employees in prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints.
2012-06-21 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2012-05-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-05-22 Fail Complaint 4 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICIPAL CODE (ISSUED 05-05-2010 INSPECTION REPORT # 233555) #33 SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN/REPAINT WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE LOG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS
2010-10-04 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.-----MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BOILER ROOM.
2010-08-24 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.-----MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BOILER ROOM.
2010-05-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.-----MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BOILER ROOM.
2010-05-05 Fail Complaint 7 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICIPL CODE (ISSUED 09-09-2008 INSPECTI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NOTED FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.-----MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CO...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WASHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-I...
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