JAN 12
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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5119 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 12, 2018 · passed
8 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL VENT COVER BEHIND THE SODA COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, COOLER, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE EXPOSED AND SINK. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
JUL 112017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2017
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION NOT MAINTAINED WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND FOUND THE HOLE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE TAPED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND CLEAN & SANITIZE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS ITALIAN SANDWICH, GYRO & CHEESE BURGER. HARRY SDRALIS-CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER- ARRIVED ON SITE AROUND 11:15 AM DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED VARIOUS UNLABELD PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRINK MACHINE NOZZLES STORED AT FRONT COUNTER TOP BY REGISTER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES NEXT TO FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACEC/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP WAS STORED ON TOP OF MACHINE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATED HOLDING CONTAINER.
AUG 232016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 23
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR SODA MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 212015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES AT FRONT COUNTER IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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SEP 52014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 5
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS INISDE COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INISDE ALL COOLERS.
MAR 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage cabinets, exhaust hood and filters, sink, utensils and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation and light covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in rear storage area. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
FEB 262014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2014
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in left side of three compartment sink, water cloudy with food debris coming up right side. Also, drainline under three compartment sink severely leaking. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. must also repair drainline to prevent leak. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage cabinets, exhaust hood and filters, sink, utensils and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation and light covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in rear storage area. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
JUN 182013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
MAY 302013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED FRONT AREA PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 58.6F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, WHEN REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; ABOUT 3 LBS. OF SAUSAGE AT 50.3, 1 LB. PIZZA PUFF AT 54.5, 1 LB BEEF 52.4, 1 LB. HOT DOGS 55.1, 2 LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 53.5, 2 LBS. CHEESE 57.1, AND 3 LBS. SAUCE AT 55.9F; INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD FOOD MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED, V=$90. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SLICER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
NOV 202012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND ROTENTIALLY HAZARDDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. CHICKEN AT 48F-50F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 48F TO 50F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 47F-49F, PIZZA PUFF AT 50.9F, HAMBURGER AT 47F-49F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $50.00 TOTAL 6LBS.CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A.
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEE WASHING THEIR HANDS IN FRONT OF ME,IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HAND SINK IS LOCATED VERY CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED AND EXPLAINED TO MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES THAT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FOR WASHING UTENSILS,DISHES, POTS AND PANS ONLY NOT FOR WASHING HANDS. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR WASHING HANDS ONLY. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-010A
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY. PROVIDED MANAGER A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN TO POST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Must defrost the two chest freezer with heavy ice accumulated and maintain.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing end caps on the light shields of the light bulbs in the prep area. Must provide.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Must install self closing device on the door of the washroom.
MAY 22011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2011
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON FRONT AREA PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE, CHEST FREEZERS AND MEAT SLICE.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS TRHU-OUT PREMISES.
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. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENT COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER AT FRONT AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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