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7852 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 25 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 62024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM UNDERNEATH WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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.
OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND THE SAFE IN THE FRONT AND IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS (CFM) WITH NO OR EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
SEP 152023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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
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.
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 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE THERMOMETER GAUAGE ON THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DISPLAYING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERE LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE OPEN/CLOSE LEVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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 112021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 112020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE DRAINAGE PIPE UNDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 42017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SODA MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY THE REAR PREP TABLE.
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
JAN 242017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA BY THE PREP TABLE; REPLACE TILE.
MAR 22016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE PREP COOLER AND REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER.
FEB 232016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE PREP COOLER AND REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER.
NOV 42015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 142015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMP SINK.
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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND NEAR TOILET ROOM.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND FURNANCE ROOM.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
(1) CEILING TILE MISSING NEAR THE BACK DOOR,MUST INSTALL
JAN 72014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 32014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 182013FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT INSIDE WALK-INB COOLER. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN REAR ABOVE EALK-IN FREEZER.
DEC 122012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
JUL 242012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CAN OPENER AND HOLDER NOT CLEAN.
FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU OUT.
LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
MAY 212012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CAN OPENER AND HOLDER NOT CLEAN.
FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU OUT.
LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
AUG 42011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
MUST INSTALL MISSING BASEBOARDS BEHIND AC UNIT IN HALLWAY CLOSET.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AC ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
SEP 222010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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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