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Chicago Health Dept

7852 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2024.

Last inspected Mar 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 6

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM UNDERNEATH WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BROKEN/DAMAGED VENT COVER IN FRONT OF THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER AND MAINTAIN. -INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE TOILET ROOM. -INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE WALL PANEL BY FIRST AID KIT. MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND THE SAFE IN THE FRONT AND IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS (CFM) WITH NO OR EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

SEP 15

2023

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THE THERMOMETER ON THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING AND NO THERMOMETERS ON THE PREP COOLERS THAT HOLD THE VEGETABLES AND MEATS ON THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.

SEP 5

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MEATBALLS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALAMI (48.2F), PEPPERONI (48.2F), TURKEY (50.9F), CHICKEN TERIYAKI (45.8F), CHICKEN STRIPS (48.3F), SHREDDED TURKEY (47.2F), HAM (51.6F). ALL AFFECTED FOODS WERE STORED IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.80LBS AND $200 PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A MEAT PREP COOLER ON THE SERVING LINE WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 47.4F. ASLO OBSERVED A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE SERVING LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F WITHOUT ANY TCS FOODS INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THE THERMOMETER ON THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING AND NO THERMOMETERS ON THE PREP COOLERS THAT HOLD THE VEGETABLES AND MEATS ON THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.

MAR 17

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SUCH AS TUNA SALAD (49.1F), TUNA SALAD (53.9F), CHICKEN (48.6F), SLICED TOMATOES (56.5F), STEAK (50.9F), TURKEY DELI MEAT (45.9F), CHICKEN TERIYAKI (47.4F), ROTISSERIE CHICKEN (46.6F), HAM DELI MEAT (48.8F). ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMERATURES WERE DISCARDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPX.25LBS.$175 WORTH OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE THERMOMETER GAUAGE ON THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DISPLAYING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SEVERE LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE OPEN/CLOSE LEVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN TOILET ROOM LABELED FOR PUBLIC USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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FEB 11

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 11

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM AND WASHROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF DISPOSABLE CUPS, LIDS AND NAPKINS STORED ON SODA CRATES IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR ON SHELVING AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE DRAINAGE PIPE UNDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 11

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 4

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SODA MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY THE REAR PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

JAN 24

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA BY THE PREP TABLE; REPLACE TILE.

MAR 2

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE PREP COOLER AND REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER.

FEB 23

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LIDS. ALSO NOTED GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE LEFT DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE GARBAGE,PROPERLY CLOSE LIDS AND MAINTAIN AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE PREP COOLER AND REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER.

NOV 4

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDAOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. CRAB SALAD, 46.3F, 2 LBS VALUED AT $13. CHICKEN PATTIES, 65.6F, 10 LBS. VALUED AT $30, AND CRAB MEAT, 69.4F, 2 LBS.,VALUED AT $5. FOOD VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEATS)ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 14

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER TOP,LOWER SHELVES AT HOT AND COLD DISPLAY UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL OUTLET COVER AND DAMAGED WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND NEAR TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND FURNANCE ROOM.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 3

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 110.9F TO 128.8F(HOT FOODS, WERE CHICKEN BREAST,MEATBALLS ,AND SOUP AND COLD FOODS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.6F TO 50.9F FOOD ITEMS WERE HAM,TURKEY,TUNA,AND SLICED TOMATOES,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 8LBS AND TOTAL COST $50.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Sanitation

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

(1) CEILING TILE MISSING NEAR THE BACK DOOR,MUST INSTALL

JAN 9

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 7

2014

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE WASH BOWL INSIDE THE ONLY WASHROOM ON PREMISES FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. ALSO THE TOILET BOWL IS NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES AND MUST REPAIR THE TOILET BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. OR MOVE STORAGE RACK AND PREP TABLE AWAY FROM SINKS TO AVOID SPLASHING ON SURFACES, UTENSILS, CONTAINERS ETC.

JAN 3

2014

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE WASH BOWL INSIDE THE ONLY WASHROOM ON PREMISES FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. ALSO THE TOILET BOWL IS NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES AND MUST REPAIR THE TOILET BOWL. 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

THE FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF, HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUP, MEATBALLS, CHICHEN, AND SANDWICHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT, FROM 03-18-2013 REPORT#1326407, NOT POSTED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND FOOD/SUPPLY SHELVING RACK IN REAR PREP AREA AND BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. OR MOVE STORAGE RACK AND PREP TABLE AWAY FROM SINKS TO AVOID SPLASHING ON SURFACES, UTENSILS, CONTAINERS ETC.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER(BOXES) FROM THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS (COATS) ON THE FOOD AND SUPPLY SHELVING RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST STORE IN A SEPERATE AREA FROM FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

MAR 18

2013

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

TUNA-45.5F,B SEAFOOD SALAD-45.1F, ROAST BEEF-48.7F, HAM-47.8F, COLD CUTS-47.9F, BUFFALO CHICKEN TRAYS-49.7F ROAST BEEF TRAYS-47.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAR PLASTIC BARRIERS FROM THE BOTTOMS OF FOOD CONTAINERS, TO ONLY STACK 3 TRAYS HIGH IN PLASTIC PANS ON SANDWICH TABLE, PRODUCT FOUND STACKED HIGHER FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT INSIDE WALK-INB COOLER. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN REAR ABOVE EALK-IN FREEZER.

DEC 12

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.

JUL 24

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER AND HOLDER NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU OUT.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

MAY 21

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER AND HOLDER NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU OUT.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

AUG 4

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF MEATBALLS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 117-127 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL MISSING BASEBOARDS BEHIND AC UNIT IN HALLWAY CLOSET.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AC ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

SEP 22

2010

PASS 2 violations

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. THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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. THE VENTS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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