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5150 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
19 of 27 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 92026PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF BEEF AT 54.2F, 3LBS OF COLD CUT DELI MEAT AT 50.8F AND 5LBS OF TURKEY AT 50.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 11LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JAN 62025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT WALL-MOUNTED DISPENSER NEAR BREAD OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OR REMOVE HAND SOAP DISPENSER AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND OTHER HANDWASHING AIDS ONLY AT SINKS DESIGATED AS HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (CUPS, LIDS, UTENSILS) STORED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING BENEATH HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING WITH CONDENSATE WATER DRIP AT THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES FROM BENEATH PLUMBING ON WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE GAP IN CEILING/MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
JAN 42024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN TERIYAKI, EGGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RELOCATE ELECTRIC FLY TRAP AND MAINTAIN. INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SHALL BE INSTALLED IN A WAY THAT DEVICE IS LOCATED AWAY FROM FOOD.
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PREPARING DELI MEAT SANDWICHES,TUNA,SOUP ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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JAN 42021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ALONG THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
JAN 282020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOFED THE DOOR.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 252019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE PLASTIC BEVERAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE USED FOR STORING STOCK ITEMS.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
JAN 172019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE MALE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE PLASTIC BEVERAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE USED FOR STORING STOCK ITEMS.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 222017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST AND MIDDLE 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER CLEANED THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP BOX DURING INSPECTION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NOW DRAINING WELL.
CRACKED /BROKEN SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND THE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DRAIN HOLDER STOPPER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING,(LOOSE) MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
HOLE ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE MENS'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 222017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.
CLEAN THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT(BROOM, MOP, DUST PAN,ETC )STORED BESIDE THE ONE COMPT PREP SINK. MUST STORED CLEANING EQUIPMENT BY THE MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
APR 282016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Found small amount of black mold on interior of ice machine. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain.
Found several water stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Instructed must install backflow prevention device on mop sink faucet.
DEC 102015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WALL BASEBOARD COVING PEELING FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS OF SEALING OR REPAIR ON THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER
MAY 212015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT STORE TO GO CUPS OR ANY OTHER FOOD CONTACT ITEMS UNDER LEAKING FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
LEAK UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
NOV 172014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUN 272014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (DAIRY) REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND EMPTY BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
DEC 232013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS.
DEC 202012PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM(WITH DUST BUILD UP). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CLUTTER IN THE REAR CORNER BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA( X'MAS TREE BOX, BOXES OF MENUS, BAG OF SALT ON THE FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FROM THE FLOOR, STORE ON THE SHELVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
AUG 132012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(new violation)
Above violation still remaining.
JUN 82012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label all food items in walk in cooler.
Prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under pop dispensing unit not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen, storage areas need cleaning(detailed).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, storage area, shall be replaced.
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) walk in cooler, cooler vents, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
DEC 192011FAILED3 violations1 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. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,LID OPEN NOT PROPERLY COVERED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED ,INSTRUCTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE MUST BE MAINTAINED,CLEAN AND PROPERLY COVERED,GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION ,12-27-11; ADVICED TO PUT CHAIN AND LOCK ON 2 GARBAGE CONTAINERS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR INN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTEMNT SINK MUST BE FIXED
JAN 52011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP/SOUP AREA TO PROTECT FOOD BEING PREPARED FROM DIRTY WATER,AT THIS TIME NO FOOD IS BEING PREPARED IN THE PREP /SOUP AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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