NOV 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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338 S CALIFORNIA AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 9, 2016 · passed with conditions
4 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
* 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)
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.
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.
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.
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 242016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
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
* 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)
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.
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.
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.
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 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 222014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 22
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAK AT THE 4 COMPARMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 62013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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
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 302013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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
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 142011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION REMAINS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION REMAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION REMAINS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
VIOLATION REMAINS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VIOLATION REMAINS.
NOV 102011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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.
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK; PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS NEED INTERNAL THERMOMETERS; PROVIDE.
MAY 52011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2011
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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