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Chicago Health Dept

4316 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2018.

Last inspected Jan 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
28
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9
2018
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 2
2018
FAIL 2 violations
Serious Facility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2059870, dated 6/8//17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #37 INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. #38 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Observed excessive dirt build up soda fountain, on areas around each nozzle. Must detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

JUN 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH-IN COOLER UNDER TOASTER OVEN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.9F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN 53.8F, VEGGIE PATTY 48.4F, AND EGG 47.2F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $30. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(DELI SANDWICHES, CHICKEN 160.9F, SOUP 210F, ETC)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Other
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALKING THROUGH PREP AREA TO USE WASHROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.

DEC 14
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING NEEDS REPAIR

MAR 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS, SANDWICHES, TUNA ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CITY CERTIFICATE OR ENROOLLMENT INCLUDING PAYMENT FOR A CITY COURSE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR AROUND PREP TABLE OF FOOD DEBRIS.

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MAY 20
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN.

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

NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN CRACKED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED IT INSTALL DOOR CHECK TO MAKE RESTROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.

JAN 14
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN BACK FOOD PREP AREA. 3 COMPARTMENT STOPPER HANDLE WAS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AND FIX 3 COMP STOPPER HANDLE.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 1
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SODA SELF SERVICE DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP.

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

FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 14
2012
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME. WORN CAULK AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL, AND ALSO AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPLACE WORN CAULKING.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEA. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 1
2011
PASS · 0 violations
APR 15
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF TUNA AT PREP COOLER-48.9F,AND 3 CONTAINERS OF TUNA IN WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES OF 44.7F-48.9F. HOWEVER TEMPERATURE OF UNITS 38F,40F. OTHER FOOD ITEMS 40F OR LESS. MANAGER DISPOSED OF FOOD COST $42.00 /16 POUNDS CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

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