SON OF A BEEF.

Chicago Health Dept

2524 S CALIFORNIA AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2015).

3 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jun 2015.

Last inspected Jun 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
10
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 4
2015
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

INADEQUATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL-OBSERVED SEWAGE AND BLACK SLUDGE SUBSTANCE BACKING UP ON FLOOR IN SEVERAL AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO FOOD PREPARATION OR STORAGE IN BASEMENT DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN NORTHEAST CORNER NEAR COFFEE MACHINE, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXTENDING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS IN BASEMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.

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

REMOVE PEELING SURFACES AND REPAIR WALLS IN WASHROOM. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

SEP 15
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

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

3 SINK STOPPERS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

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

STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL,REMOVE UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 11
2014
FAIL 0 violations

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