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Chicago Health Dept

921 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2014.

Last inspected Mar 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 11

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, HUMUS, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND KNIVES ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OCT 15

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER, CHEST COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 67F FOR COLD AND 100F FOR HOT FOODS.HAMBURGER PATTIES 47.5F, CHICKEN 45.4F, BEEF 51.9F,GROUND BEEF 67.1F,HUMUS 58.7F, SLICED TOMATOES 44.4F, HUMUS 49.6F, TAHINI(MADE WITH YOGURT)49.8F, LENTIL SOUP 100.1F. TEMPERATURE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE ADEQUATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 51LBS WORTH $90.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR ALL FOOD ITEMS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUPS,HUMUS,JUICING ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WHEN EVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES WITH RUST, OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE,CUTTING BOARD (WITH DEEP CUTS) AND REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDERNEATH GRILL AT KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.INSIDE COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL, JUICERS, INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNITS OF DEEP FRYER AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST ALSO UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT (UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE-ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES,3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDERNEATH SHELVINGS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA (ALL WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION,M FOOD PARTICLES DIRT AND GRIME)). MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.

MAY 14

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT .(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.(OLD BOXES,ETC.)

DEC 28

2011

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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 PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS ON PREMISES AT KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.

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.MUST REPAINT LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE, SAND DOWN OR REPLACE ALL CUTTINGS BOARDS. MUST REPAINT RUSTED SHELVING AT ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR BASEBOARD.

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.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVENS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER, AND FREEZERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF TAHINI CONTAINERS ON SHEVLING RACK NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT FLOORS, AS WELL AS WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER FLOORS.

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. MUST FINISH WALL NEXT TO EXHAUST HOOD, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING ABOVE EXHAUST HOOD AS WELL AS OPENING UNDER LARGE TABLE AT WALL IN BASEMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVDE LIGHT SHIELD AT WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AT KITCHEN.

Minor Pest Activity

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.MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ANY UNUSED ITEMS OFF PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

OCT 25

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 20

2010

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 13

2010

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #414186 ON 10/5/10 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- APPROXIMATELY 50+ LIVE COCKROACHES OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT OF THE PREMISES. COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED CRAWLING ON FOOD EQUIPMENT, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON FOOD EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GLUEBOARDS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP AREAS, AND DISHWASH AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GLUEBOARDS FROM AROUND FOOD EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASH AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOODS IN THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COVER ALL OPENED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #14.

Minor Pest Activity

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. INSPECT AND REMOVE ANY CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Pest Activity

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA (WOOD AND STAINLESS STEEL), WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOP OF THE STOVE AND INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLER BELOW THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, CABINETS AND AREA BELOW THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES WITH DEAD INSECTS ON TOP OF THEM.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR THE HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM.

OCT 5

2010

FAIL 6 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

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. OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE LARGE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA (WOOD AND STAINLESS STEEL), WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOP OF THE STOVE AND INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLER BELOW THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES WITH DEAD INSECTS ON TOP OF THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL BASE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. MAINTAIN THE REAR PATIO AREA FREE OF LITTER AND GARBAGE.

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