Chicago Health Dept
1014 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2014.
8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2014.
Last inspected Aug 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT AND CASH REGISTER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER AT 46.3F WITH READY TO EAT AND FULLY COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT AND FULLY COOKED FOODS STORED IN ABOVE MENTION PREP COOLER SUCH AS EGG FOLDS 50.6F,HAM 49.4F,CHICKEN 49.8F,VEGETARIAN PATTIES 50.8F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 9LBS. $17.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF UNDER SELF SERVE SODA UNIT BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN (BOXES,STRAWS,LIDS,ETC).ALSO A OPEN RODENT BAIT POISON PACKAGE IN SAME AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,POISON.CLEAN SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/1/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT AND CASH REGISTER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP WHERE THE SELF SERVER POP MACHINE IS KEPT TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS, SANDWICHES AND SOUPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE CHEST COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AT BOTTOM OF SHELF
MUST GENERAL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND FLOORE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No certified manager present at the time of inspection while sandwiches are being prepared.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The interior of the back counter 2-door cooler is dirty, clean, rinse and sanitize the cooler interior.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND COUNTER TOP UNDER OVEN.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR AROUND CO2 TANKS AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ONE LOOSE WALL TILE AT WALLBASE NEAR BEVERAGE COOLER; REATTACH. CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN, CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS AND VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FRONT AREA CABINETS AND BOTTOM AREA OF DISPLAY COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.
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 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3PART SINK.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR MOP SINK, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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