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1020 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 26 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 162025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
3-307.11// NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT PREP HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SHARED EQUIPMENT/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.12//NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP LINE WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13// NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 92025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED"
NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT PREP HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SHARED EQUIPMENT/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP LINE WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAK FROM 1 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 42024FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LOOSE. MUST TIGHTEN 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2572748 DATED ON 03/17/23 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED-#47 SMALL CRACKED WHITE PANEL INSIDE SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE AT WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND #55 OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND PIPING INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVICE ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA, MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
MAR 172023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SMALL CRACKED WHITE PANEL INSIDE SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE AT WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREAS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. REPAIR ISSUE.
OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND PIPING INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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JUL 122022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
5-205.15 NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUL 82022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JAN 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT MAINTAINED, OUT OF BATTERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2300827 DATED ON 07/09/19 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED-#58 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
JUL 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 52018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 302016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-23-16. INSPECTION # 1937326 VIOLATION 18. FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND REAR WOODEN SCREEN DOOR LEADING TO EXTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR. BOTTOM OF FRAME MISSING AND MOST OF SCREEN MISSING. (MISSING SCREEN AT REAR DOOR LEAVES ABOUT 3 BY 3FEET HOLE) CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST REPLACE REAR SCREEN DOOR. HANDY MAN REPAIRED REAR SCREEN DOOR DURING REINSPECTION.
JUN 232016FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND FRONT WINDOW LEADING TO OUTSIDE BROKE.(HOLE AT FRONT WINDOW ABOUT 4 FEET BY 4FEET). ALSO, REAR WOODEN SCREEN DOOR LEADING TO EXTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR. BOTTOM OF FRAME MISSING AND MOST OF SCREEN MISSING. (MISSING SCREEN AT REAR DOOR LEAVES ABOUT 3 BY 3FEET HOLE) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST REPLACE FRONT WINDOW AND REAR SCREEN DOOR.
NOV 232015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING EXHAUST VENT ABOVE THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE MOPS INVERTED AND TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 132015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VALVE (SWITCHES WATER FROM SPRAYER TO FAUCET). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH HANDOUT PROVIDED.
FEB 112015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 5 POUNDS OF MEATBALLS (VALUED AT $8) AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 128.6F IN THE STEAM TABLE. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND REHEATED TO 165F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOUND A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VALVE (SWITCHES WATER FROM SPRAYER TO FAUCET). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH HANDOUT PROVIDED.
OCT 32014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND AT THE MILK 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA.
MAR 62014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
JAN 252013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND INTERIOR OF SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN BELOW SODA MACHINE.
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(MOP HEAD/ROCK SALT)
SEP 272012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM COLD HLDING UNIT CORNERS (CRUMBS ETC.,).
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
JUL 62011PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE ROUND UNIT NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER
JUN 222011PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE ROUND UNIT NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER
JUN 202011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE DISPENSER(POP MACHINE) WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE .BUY BAGGED ICE FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.INVOICE OF PURCHASE MUST BE PROVIDED ON REINSPECTING UNIT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073166-16
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE, SUCH AS HANDLING MONEY,TOUCHING EQUIPMENT, THAN GOING BACK TO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PUT-ON FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOATION:7-38-010(A) H000073165-15
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER IS PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE/ CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.ONLY ONE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.INSTRUCTED TO USE THE WASHROOM ONLY FOR EMPLOYEES AND WASH HANDS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.TAGGED WASHROOM.FAX A LETTER WHEN WATER HOT/ COLD IS PROVIDED.FAX #312-746 4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000073166-16
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NO DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS FROM 1-14-2010, REPORT #67886.SUMMARY REPORT WAS INSIDE THE OFFICE.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN AND POSTED BEHIND FRONT PREP/ SERVING LINE IN DINING AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B) H000073165-15
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE ROUND UNIT NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.
JAN 142010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER UNIT HAS BEEN CLEANED FOR A REINSPECTION OF THE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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. OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDISNK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT WORKING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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