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Chicago Health Dept

3051 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2019.

Last inspected Apr 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#2252685 DATE1-7-2019.OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.CITATION ISSUED-SEE#60 BELOW

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

VIOLATION#58 NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#2252658 DATED 1-17-2019 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.

JAN 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING PANELS OVER WALK IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING PANELS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER CORE VIOLATION

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BCOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

JAN 9

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SHEET PAN NOT INVERTED FOR STORAGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT SHEET PANS AFTER SANITIZING.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH PAPER AND REFUSE ON FLOOR AT REAR DUSHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

SEP 13

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER UNDER CASH REGISTER WITH DUST AND SOME TRASH.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS, ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

JAN 13

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.

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SEP 29

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, APPEARS TO BE DEAD BUGS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

SEP 27

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT ONE OF THREE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER WITHIN 48 HOURS, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, APPEARS TO BE DEAD BUGS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

JAN 7

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED: 03/12/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #1527795 , FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, APPEARS TO BE DEAD BUGS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS, AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AREAS,

MAR 12

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL GREASE TRAP (ON FLOOR) WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA AND INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER (DINING AREA).

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER IN REAR AND INSIDE METER CLOSET (REAR DINING AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 16

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front cabinet shelving by pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need cleaning(detailed, floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 compartment sink drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

JAN 14

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE SOUP HOT HOLDING IS SLOW DRAINING- MUST REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MUST PROVIDED,KEPT VISIBLE INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

AUG 7

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cabinet shelving by pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors by walk in freezer, and under cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields in front prep area not clean, need cleaning.

JAN 18

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in rear kitchen prep area under 3 compartment sink need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep area,dining area, and bathroom not clean, need cleaning.

MAY 18

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS ON THE SIDE OF COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR VENT COVER INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NOV 16

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MAR 22

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shelves under front counter and storage cabinet of soda dispenser not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in corners and storage room not maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily.

OCT 26

2010

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 21

2010

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND CHICKEN -POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,132.5F IN STEAM TABLE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,OTHER FOODS IN THE STEAM TABLE MEATBALLS,SOUP WERE AT 143.5F AND 144.2F;DISCARDED THE CHICKEN 5LBS,$20.00;INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE,INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT OF THE STEAM TABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 140F OR ABOVE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK FRONT AREA AND PREP TABLE,AT THIS TIME NO PREPARATION IN THIS AREA ,FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AT THE REAR AREA

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER

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