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1608 W 59TH ST · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 142012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
FEB 32012FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MANAGER WASHING MULTI-USE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH WATER AND PLACING ON COLD HOLDING LINE TO USE. INSTD MGR ON PROPER DISHWASHING (WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE) AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRTICAL.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE/BOXES (OVER 50) BEING STORED IN REAR CAUSING FOUL SMELL. INSTD TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN GARBAGE AND STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO HAVE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND TO DISPOSE OF GARBAGE PROPERLY. RECOMMEND TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP FOR EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT PREP LINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND ORGANIZE.
FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
JUN 62011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED CHICKEN(172.9F) IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H73127 COURT DATE 7-14-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAY, CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, SHELVES UNDER DISPLAY COOLERS, CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, PREP SINK, 3-COMP SINK, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (SPILLS).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE OUTLET COVER ALONG WEST WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR.
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. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK.
APR 192010FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS.
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