SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1547 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 19, 2024 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 19
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 3
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE SINK, RUNS ON TO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER RUNS. MANAGEMENT PLACED LARGE BUCKET UNDER TO CATCH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A PROPER SOURCE FOR HAND WASHING FOR SANITATION REASONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HOT WATER KNOB OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NEW MANAGER WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 2
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORNG GASKETS ON 2 PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN THE REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FEB 3
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN BROKEN EXHAUST VENTILATION COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE BULK CONTAINER STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 (OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2320377 DATED FOR 10/24/19. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON-PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE.CITATION ISSUED

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OCT 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAN CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FOOD HANDLERS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO PIC.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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