JAN 9
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 69/100
3333 W BELMONT AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 9, 2024 · passed
14 of 22 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
14 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 302023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SUBWAY/GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD (PIZZA) STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
MAR 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS STOCKED IN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPARING CUSTOMER FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STOCK PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030 (C). MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. (COS).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONSUMER FOOD STORED WITH PERSONAL EMPLOYEE FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEPERATE AND LABEL PERSONAL FOOD.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW WATER DRAIN IN HAND WASHING SINK AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AND KEEP DRAINING SYSTEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
FEB 172022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED TEA EQUIPMENTS ETC. STORED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS.
MAY 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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 ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TOILET TO HAVE URINE ALL OVER THE TOLIET BOWL AND FLOOR, THE TOLIET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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MAY 202020FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2020
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED, SERVED AND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 107.6F IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 107.6F. ALL DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BIN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FILLED WITH AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE OF A CRYSTALLIZED MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED ALL WORKING CHEMICAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CHEMICAL COMMON NAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
PLASTIC ICE SHOOT AT THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM NOTED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
JUN 52018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED A SMALL CUP IN THE CONTAINER OF FETA CHEESE USED TO DISPENSE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE STORED EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 282017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 28
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOV 292016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 29
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE DEBRI FROM THE FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA UNDER ALL TABLES.
FEB 262016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 26
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S FOR NEW EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
OCT 142015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 14
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT REACH-IN COOLER RUSTY WIRE SHELVING, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE,
MAR 62015FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2015
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM Inspection #: 1501307 Inspection Date: 10/29/2014. 38 MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, 01/29/2015. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN NOTED VIOLATION BY 3/13/15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE ONE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BATHROOM, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
MAR 262014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSIDE STORAGE CABINET UNDER POP STATION NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OUTSIDE FRONT DOOR GROUND AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
JUL 122013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2013
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE DISPLAY COOLER.SUCH AS COLD CUTS AT 47.1F, PLAIN CHICKEN AT 47.2F,TURKEY AT 48.0F,STEAK AT 47.6F,HAM AT 44.9F, CHICKEN TERRIYAKI AT 59.9F, EGGS AT 46.7F,SALAMI AT 47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.OF OR LOWER DURING STORAGE ON THE DISPLAY COOLER.COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 35.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID ITEMS WORTH $50.00,TOTAL 5 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. MIDDLE LID BROKEN WITH OVER 15 INCHES MISSING PART. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH CONDIMENTS ON THE DRY FOOD SUPPLY SHELVINGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED WALL BASE(BASEBOARD TILE) CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
SEP 132012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SERVING, SALADS, SANDWICHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION). HAS A CITY CERTIFICATE, BUT PERSON NOT ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE MICROWAVE OVEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER HAND WASHING BOWL IN WASHROOM AND FAUCET FOR SAME SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE THE COOLERS.
FEB 82012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HER HANDS INSIDE THE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED; HAND MUST BE WASHED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP FROM ABOVE 3PART SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; CABINETS UNDER FRONT AREA COUNTER AND UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
AUG 52010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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