SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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130 W NORTH AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 10, 2020 · passed with conditions

4 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEM GLOVES, MASK, GLOVES AND DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED IN REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MAY 18
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP AT BOTH CORNERS OF THE INNER PANEL AT THE LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HANDLED AND SERVED (HOT DOGS, TAQUITOS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010(B)

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

OBSERVED HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATION IN THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THAT THE DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THIS DOOR.

NOV 25
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

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

NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES AT THE WALK IN DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED A SLIGHT PINKISH DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPPING ON CEILING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED FORKS STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE COFFEE STATION. MUST STORE FORKS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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NOV 8
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

TOP OF ICE MAKER USED AS A STORAGE SHELF FOR VARIOUS ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP CLEAN.

MAR 1
2011
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 25
2011
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER OVER 110F TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL A WORKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE THE MOP SINK.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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