DEC 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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4459 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 12, 2023 · passed with conditions
1 of 3 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jan 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER SHALL BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORIOTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TWO ROACHES IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED ROACH ON PREP TABLE HOLDING MICROWAVE AND ON INTERIOR OF SECOND COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE ROACHES KILLED AND REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD TO ELEVATE TWO DOOR OVEN IN KITCHEN AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOOD IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD BUILDUP ON INTERIOR BASE OF BOTH BLENDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON ALL SHELVING OF PREP TABLE HOLDING MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SANDWICH PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON FAUCETS OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR ABOVE UTILITY SINK STAINED WITH DEAD BUGS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET USED TO STORE BAKING PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ROUND HOLE AND MISSING CORNER PANEL ON NORTHSIDE OF FRONT COUNTER) . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN BETWEEN TABLES. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE HOLDING MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL UNDERNEATH CIRCUIT BREAKER IN SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL UNDERNEATH CIRCUIT BREAKER. OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES AT BASE OF FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED TILES AT BASE OF FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON FLOOR VENTS UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR VENTS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
NOV 182022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD (SUGAR, FLOUR, SALT, ETC.) AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, RE-ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, CLEAN, AND STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE BASE COVING STRIP PEELING OFF THE WALL NEAR THE BASEMENT ENTRY DOOR. MUST REATTACH BASE COVING AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ACCORDING TO THE LAW.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE UNSHIELDED LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER PROPERLY SHIELD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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