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3900 W MADISON ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 17 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE CADINET IN THE FRONT DINING AREA UNDERNEATH THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 212016FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE NOT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS. HE WALKED OVER TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND JUST WET/RINSE HIS HANDS, WITHOUT USING ANY SOAP. ALSO, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING THEIR HANDS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES AT THE DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 24-FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WHEN STOPPER IS RELEASED FROM A COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK-MUST HAVE DRAIN SERVICED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOUND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES LAYING ON THE WALLS/CEILING TILES, ON THE BOXES, STORAGE RACKS AND SWARMING AROUND THE MATS ROLLED UP ON THE CRATE IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS NOTED). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, MUST REMOVE PREP TABLE WHERE SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IS LOCATED AND INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
JUL 112016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TAKE OFF ONE GLOVE GO TO THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA RETURN TO THE FRONT PREP AREA THEN PUT ON A NEW GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE TAKE OFF GLOVES HANDLE MONEY, WASH HANDS WITH WATER ONLY THEN PUT ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES AND PREPARED CUSTOMER'S SANDWICH. HANDS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED WITH HOT WATER AND SOAP IN BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED FOR ANYONE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(SANDWICHES, PIZZAS) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WHEN STOPPER IS RELEASED FROM A COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK-MUST HAVE DRAIN SERVICED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS NOTED).
CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR PREP TABLE.
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, MUST REMOVE PREP TABLE WHERE SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IS LOCATED AND INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
JAN 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MGR. WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT START OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH SANDWICH STATION PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).
CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS IN ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT(REAR PREP/DISH WASHING, STORAGE, WASHROOM). CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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JAN 62016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
20 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON LOWER SHELF AND LEDGE AT EAST END UNDERNEATH THE SANDWICH STATION PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND AND REQUEST A VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
REMOVE COVER FROM SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH SANDWICH STATION PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA, CABINET INTERIOR OF WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM, AND CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).
CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS IN ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT(REAR PREP/DISH WASHING, STORAGE, WASHROOM). CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
JUN 52015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 52015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED HAM IN THE REACH-IN COOLER BELOW THE COUNTER AT 43.3F, SOUP SITTING ON THE SAFE IN BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AT 64.2F, AND TUNA SALAD IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.7-50.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 163.4F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 302014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEATS, CHICKEN,TUNA AND SOUP. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST ALWAYS BE ON DUTY. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARE AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI MEATS,TUNA,CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD SALADS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHEVLING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
SEP 162013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM. (NOT USED FOR FOOD ITEMS).
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,NOZZLES , THE CABINET UNDERNEATH IN DINING ROOM AND SHELF UNDER THE SERVING LINE.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER ALONG WALL BASE. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN BY UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. SOME CEILING TILES ARE WATER STAINED ABOVE THE SERVICE MUST CHANGE THEM.
THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WHEN WATER IS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.
JAN 172013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,NOZZLES , THE CABINET UNDERNEATH IN DINING ROOM AND SHELF UNDER THE SERVING LINE.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER ALONG WALL BASE. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN BY UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT SOME HAS DUST BUILDUP.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WHEN WATER IS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.
APR 62012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SLIGHT ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT UTILITY SINK; CLEAN OR HAVE SERVICED.
SEP 202011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. SEAL OPENINGS UNDER THREE COMP SINK AROUND PIPES IN KITCHEN.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. LEAKING OBSERVED FROM FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR.
JAN 202011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN BY UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. SWEEP FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN WALLS AND CEILING. REATTACH WALL PANEL AT BASE OF WALL IN REAR BEHIND STORAGE RACK BY REAR EXIT DOOR.
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. UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR. ONE LEG IS BROKEN UNDER SINK; REPAIR SAME. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK, HOT WATER KNOB BROKEN; PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND FIX KNOB. COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK NOT ON; PROVIDE. SINK MUST BE OPERABLE.
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; MOPS MUST BE STORED WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK ON WALL IN REAR.
JAN 122011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST ALWAYS BE ON DUTY.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN BY UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. SWEEP FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN WALLS AND CEILING. REATTACH WALL PANEL AT BASE OF WALL IN REAR BEHIND STORAGE RACK BY REAR EXIT DOOR.
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. UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR. ONE LEG IS BROKEN UNDER SINK; REPAIR SAME. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK, HOT WATER KNOB BROKEN; PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND FIX KNOB. COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK NOT ON; PROVIDE. SINK MUST BE OPERABLE.
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; MOPS MUST BE STORED WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK ON WALL IN REAR.
FEB 262010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK WATER DRAINS TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN AND THEN POOLING ALL OVER FLOOR,WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN.A PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT VIOLATION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR & WALLBASES IN SAME AREA,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.FRONT PREP AREA.
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.MOP SINK HAS LEAKY PIPE & FAUCET,NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SAME.
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