Chicago Health Dept
3167 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2024.
Last inspected Mar 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
Observed ice shoot at soda dispenser in front with slight build up of residue at edges. Maintain and regularly clean surface to keep free from build up.
Observed gap larger than 1/4 inch at bottom of doors at Lincoln Ave entrance. Repair or replace door sweep to remove gap.
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. TCS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. TCS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-1-22,REPORT#2561520 #51) 5-205.15 NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN LOWER LIP OF PLASTIC AND MAINTAIN.
TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING.
INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHT INTENSITY FOR BOTH.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES (CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 05/10/19)WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEATS, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS AT LINCOLN ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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 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
FOUND SMALL HOLES ABOVE HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHNIG AREAS. MUST SEAL.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE/ICED TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SILICONE BAKING MATS WITH FRAYING EDGES. MUST DISCARD DAMAGED MATS.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT COVER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION # 1515763 DATED 1-9-15 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN REAR PREP AREA THAT IS NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT AND INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN SO ALL CUSTOMERS CAN SEE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
A FEW WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRANING SLOW. MUST REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER AT FRONT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY(MOPS/BROOMS). STORAGE ROOM NEEDS CLEANING AND ORDER.
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOORBASE OF RESTROOM AT WALLFRAME BETWEEN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS.
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND MEAT BALLS STORED IN STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 116.5F TO 118.7F. STEAM TABLE IS A HOT HOLDING UNIT,FOOD MUST BE REHEATED AT 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO BE STORED IN STEAM TABLE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5,VALUE $10.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70347-14
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 EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY,GIVE ME RETAIL LICENSE,WHICH WAS HANGING ON WALL,CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND HANDLED READY TO EAT PRODUCTS(SANDWICHES).INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO70347-14
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK,EXCESS FLOOR DEBRIS IN IT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE FURNACE / MOP STORAGE ,ELEVATED ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED CARRDBOARD STORED ON TOP OF THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE.
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 CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE STORAGE CLOSET.
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