Chicago Health Dept
5961 N ELSTON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2022.
Last inspected Aug 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND BAR. NOTED COFFEE MACHINE AND 2 SMALL ICE MACHINES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED ONLY HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE DUE TO A MICROWAVE AND CART BLOCKING THE WAY. CART AND MICROWAVE MUST BE RELOCATED AND HANDSINK MUST BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPEMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (RICE, FLOUR). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND BAR. NOTED COFFEE MACHINE AT THE SAID LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL STORAGE BINS (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood by front counter, shall be repaired/sealed.
Front storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning by front counter.
Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Floor by front entrance door that were damaged, missing shall be repaired/replaced.
Cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Wall that had peeling paint by exposed hand sink, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall by steam table not clean, had food splattering, need detailed cleaning.
NOTED 2 CHEST FREEZER DOOR (IN BASEMENT) IN POOR REPAIR. INTERIOR SURFACES BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.--------AND MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRAINPIPE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULAYION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT BOILER ROOM.
: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.------MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED ON 04-07-2015 INSPECTION REPORT# 1532656). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
NOTED 2 CHEST FREEZER DOOR (IN BASEMENT) IN POOR REPAIR. INTERIOR SURFACES BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.--------AND MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST.
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ON CORNERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVES AND OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL MICROWAVE OVENS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT BOILER ROOM.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE (GANGWAY) AREA WITH SOME LITTER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 1ST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.------MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. FOODS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH NAME THATS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
MILTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES IN REAR PREP AREA AND UTENSILS AND PLATES ON TABLE SHOULD BE COVERED OR PLACED ON TABLE WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KICTHEN TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN FAN COVER INSIDE SAME STATED REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN SITTING ON TOP OF THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. MUST SEAL SMALL HOLE AT TOP STAIRWAY STEP ON FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
MUST REPAIR/SEAL LARGE HOLE IN DRY WALL WHERE THE BOILER IS INSTALLED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE RESTROOM. MUST ADJUST TEMP VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A WHITE PLASTIC BAG INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AND ALSO FOUND FROZEN POLISH SAUSAGE INSIDE A WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO COVER PIPES AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.
THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CHEST FREEZERS AT SEMI BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP,DIRT ON INNER LID OF GASKET. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN LID AND GASKET OF SECOND CHEST FREEZER ALL AT SAME AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE SEMI BASEMENT STORAGE, ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND FREEZERS AT SAME AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AT PREP AREA.
MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL AND CEILING AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM AND ON STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE SEMI BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Found some food items not propely dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving need cleaning(detailed).
Floors under storage shelving in bsmt storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls by reach in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning, wall that had exposed raw wood, hole in bsmt food storage area by furnace, shall be repaired/sealed.
Light shields in 1st floor prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove)had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment(reach in freezer), and under cooking equipment(stove)not cleaned need detailed cleaning(corners).
Light shields in kitchen prep area not cleaned need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, excess grease removed.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls in boiler rooms,storage room in state of direpair, exposed raw wood shall be repair. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
Broken light shield in storage room shall be replaced, light shields in prep areas need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers not clean need cleaning(detailed).
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Stove, sinks, cooler and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase, in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light cover not cleaned in prep area. Instructed to detail clean. Walls not maintained in storage area. Instructed to repair walls and repaint.
Utility sink not maintained or operated. Instructed to remove nozzle with threads attached to faucet.
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