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Chicago Health Dept

2312 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2010.

2 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2010.

Last inspected Sep 2010. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 1
2010
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION IN LADIES ROOM WITH DUST, MUST CLEAN. SHELVING UNDER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.

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. FRONT DOOR MUST BE PERMANENTLY SEALED ON ALL SIDES. NO OPEN GAPS.

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

INTERIOR PIZZA COOLER DIRTY MUST CLEAN.BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN.

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

FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER, MUST REMOVE.

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. WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN.

AUG 25
2010
FAIL 9 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 OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER STORED TO GO CONTAINERS. 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON AND SURROUNDING STORED DIRTY LINEN IN BASEMENT. FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN TWO FRONT DOORS AND OPEN 3/4 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS AND FLIES. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MAKE FRONT EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING FIRST 50 MINUTES OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED TO ARRIVE.

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. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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. VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, MUST CLEAN. SHELVING UNDER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE WOODEN PREP TABLE DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.

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. INTERIOR PIZZA COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.

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. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT WITH DIRT AND PAPER DEBRIS. ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL.

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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT MOP SINK AND STORED BULK FLOUR. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR ANY LEAKS.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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