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Chicago Health Dept

338 S CALIFORNIA AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

9 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2016.

Last inspected Nov 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT FROM 10/24/2016 NOT VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. THERE WAS A FLIER FOR JOBS POSTED IN FRONT OF IT BLOCKING THE SUMMARY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLIER AND KEEP THE SUMMARY VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PETITIONER TO SEPARATE THE MOPSINK FROM THE DRAINBOARD ON THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES VENTS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

OCT 24

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT NOT VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. IT WAS BEING BLOCKED BY OTHER SIGNS/PAPERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY AND MAKE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PETITIONER TO SEPARATE THE MOPSINK FROM THE DRAINBOARD ON THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES VENTS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

MAR 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF STORED IN A CONTAINER ON THE PREP TABLE AT 110.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE SPRAY NOZZLE IS SITTING INSIDE OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SPRAY NOZZLE IS STORED ABOVE THE SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 22

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTIAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAK AT THE 4 COMPARMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 6

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND INSDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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OCT 30

2013

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 THE REAR EXIT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CTATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND INSDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

NOV 14

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

VIOLATION REMAINS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VIOLATION REMAINS.

NOV 10

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME FOR WASHING HANDS AS REQUIRED. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. HANDSINK IN WASHROOM IS NOT CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER TO THAT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY (MR WILLIAMS) TO USE THE FOURTH COMPARTMENT OF THE FOUR COMP SINK AS A HANDSINK TO WASH HANDS (TEMPORARILY) UNTIL SINK IS INSTALLED. SINK MUST BE INSTALLED BY MONDAY NOV 14, 2011 TO AVOID FURTHER LEGAL ACTION. INSTRUCTED MR WILLIAMS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOUR COMP SINK IN BETWEEN USES OF WASHING DISHES, THAWING FOODS, AND HANDWASHING TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. VIOLATION DISCUSSED WITH OFFICE. CITATION ISSUED FOR INADEQUATE PLUMBING.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA AND THREE IN FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. CITATION #H000072140 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR DRAINS WITHOUT THEM BY PREP COOLER AND IN WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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. PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING WALL AND AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK; PROVIDE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS NEED INTERNAL THERMOMETERS; PROVIDE.

MAY 5

2011

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR UNDER AND IN FRONT OF THREE COMP SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST COVER ELECTRICAL BOX NEAR WASHROOM ON WALL, SEAL HOLE IN WALL OF WASHROOM FROM DOORKNOB, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND PAINT THOSE THAT ARE RUSTED, REPAIR CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE NOTED IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THREE COMP SINK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR DOOR.

Minor Other

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. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REAR STORAGE AREA VERY CLUTTERED AS EXPLAINED IN THE COMMENTS BELOW. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ONCE WORK COMPLETED. REMOVE ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK AND USE SINK FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSE OF DISPOSING OF WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND WASTE WATER. STORE WET MOPS WITH MOPHEADS UPWARD TO DRY OR PROVIDE A MOP RACK FOR HANGING.

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