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1958 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
17 of 28 inspections passed, 3 failed, 8 passed with conditions. 17 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 312026PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SEE ITEM #2.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, CFM, ON DUTY AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE HANDLED/PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CFM MUST BE ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED/PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. THE CFM, ALBERTO JIMENEZ, ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:05AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT TIGHTLY-FITTED CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND SEAL.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION AND POST.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
MAR 152024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER ON THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
MAY 312023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT, SOUP, AND MEATBALLS) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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JAN 102022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT, SOUP, AND MEATBALLS) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAM CHICKEN SANDWICHES,SOUPS, PIZZA SALADS ETC,. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HAEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED,.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SIK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 142021PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AT THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-601.11(A) FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. - COS
OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 142018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE PAPER GOOD STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SELF SERVE POP STATION.
NOTED THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOV 142017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREAS UNDER THE SOUP CONTAINERS. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 42017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
THE CAULK AROUND THE HAND SINK IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH GAPS, HOLES AND CRACKS BETWEEN THE DRYWALL AND THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL THE HAND SINK TO PROVIDE A TIGHT, SMOOTH FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF OF CABINET UNDER THE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO AT SAME AREA GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 72015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR AND ICE CHUTE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 202014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
JAN 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA.
SECURE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
MAR 112013FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
Basement area not maintained or operated. Observed standing water in only front part of basement coming from drainline. Instructed manager to remove excessive water and repair drainline to revent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Thermometer not provided inside milk/beverage cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
NOV 142012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Repair water leak at the drain pipe of the exposed hadsink at rear dishwashing area,detail clean dusts accumulations on ventilation covers.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Clutter in the rear by furnace must be removed due to pest harborage.
NOV 132012PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Repair water leak at the drain pipe of the exposed hadsink at rear dishwashing area,detail clean dusts accumulations on ventilation covers.
Inspector Comments: Clutter in the rear by furnace must be removed due to pest harborage.
NOV 92012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACKER. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED. THE ICE MAKER NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner including basement also repair loose coving in various areas of the food prep.
Repair water leak at the drain pipe of the exposed hadsink at rear dishwashing area,detail clean dusts accumulations on ventilation covers.
Clutter in the rear by furnace must be removed due to pest harborage.
JAN 42012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON IN WALK-IN COOLER
MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED ON DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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. MUST PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO OVENS OR PROVIDE A EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR OVENS TO BE STORED UNDER
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 BETTER ORGANIZE REAR AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN
JAN 122011FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER HAS OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, CONTAINERS ARE NOT PROPERLY SEALED, MUST INCREASE GARBAGE PICK TO ELIMINATED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINER SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
SEP 272010FAILED6 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND FRONT COLD TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. AIR TEMPERATURE 48.7 DEGREES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HAM 55.3, TURKEY 56.4, SALAMI 55.9, ROAST BEEF 55.6 ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE $400.00 20LS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. GREEN, GREASE FILLED WATER BACK-UP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. GREASE TRAP LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/8 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST HAVE DOOR TIGHT FITTING, NO LIGHT AT BOTTOM. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND CLUTTER UNDER STAIRWAY. PAINT CANS, CONTRUCTION MATERIAL. ALL CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED.
MAR 302010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage.FOUND LARGE GARBAGE BAGS WITH WASTE ON FLOOR,FOUL ODOR STORED ALONG REAR EXIT DOOR FROM PREVIOUS NIGHT SHIFT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINK,INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS ARE DIRTY.
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.FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING.
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.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN- COOLER.
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.FOUND BASEMENT UNCLEAN,CLUTTER ON FLOOR.
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