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4711 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 23 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 282024FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS A CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (MEATBALLS, DELI MEAT). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 3RD SINK BASIN. (WATER STILL DRAINS) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 72023FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND HAVE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (TUNA, SOUP, MEATBALLS, ETC.) NOR VALID CERITIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME AND HAVE VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IMMEDIATELY BACKING UP FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER BEING DRAINED (ONE BASIN AT TIME). INSTD TO REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND ACCUMULATING ONTO FLOOR. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY. CITATION ISSUED
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OCT 32022PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TUNA,SOUP,MEATBALLS,ETC.MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED).
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. TUNA-46.6F. .5LB SHREEDED LETTUCE 50.4F. 3LBS. SOUP 45.5F. 1.5 LBS. MEATBALLS 50.9F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 7LBS.$50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 53.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED EXTERIOR THERMOMETER BLINKING ON COLD HOLDING UNIT RECOMMENDED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE .
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.HAS BEEN REMOVED.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES OF COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS AND WATER FROM LOWER SHELF OF SODA CABINET AND KEEP DRY.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED KIDS MENU DEFAULT BEVERAGE CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS PER SERVING.
AUG 252021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 242020FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PIPE BROKEN UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.9F AND CONTAINERS OF SOUPS AT 47.1F. CHICKEN AND SOUP WERE COOKED YESTERDAY AND CONTAINERS OBSERVED WITH TIGHTLY FITTING LIDS AND EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION ON CONTAINERS AND LIDS. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS, $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED PORK AND COOKED TRIPE. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD
AUG 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
MULTI USE KNIVES AT SANDWICH PREP LINE IMPROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USE AND DURING PAUSES OF FOOD PREPARATION. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (EX: IN A CLEAN EMPTY CONTAINER, ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE, UNDER RUNNING WATER, ETC.)
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (TOWEL IS TIED ON FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
JUN 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER ON STAFF UPON ARRIVAL. OPERATOR STATED NO MANAGER OR PERSON IN CHARGE ON DUTY. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SANDWICHES, BREAKFAST ITEMS, SOUP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (TOWEL IS TIED ON FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
JUN 202019FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP SOAP IN RESTROOM AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3O MICE DROPPING ON FLOORS UNDER SODA BAG-THE-BOX RACK, AND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (TOWEL IS TIED ON FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
MAY 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM (EMPLOYEE KEY ACCESS ONLY), NOR IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS (TRAYS) IMPROPERLY STORED ON CHAIR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE SURROUNDING WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT, AND AROUND SPLASHGUARDS AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. LEAK AT BEVERAGE LINE IN CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN, ETC)., NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS
CUTTING BOARD THAT HAS METAL ATTACHMENT IN REAR WORN BEYOND REPAIR, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, RUST. INSTD TO MAINTAIN DRAIN.
HEAVY LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, WRAPPED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSE) STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
JAN 62017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, IE. MEATBALLS/RED SAUCE 148.2*F, TUNA 40.1*F, SOUP CHICKEN 147.7*F AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
OBSERVED THE WALL NEXT TO THE WEST 3 COMPARTMENT DRAINBOARD, AND AROUND THE MOP SINK NOT CLEAN BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE.
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. GIVEN AT THIS TIME.
FEB 222016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BELOW THE COUNTER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SOUP AND CUT TOMATOES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER BELOW THE COUNTER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 45-49F AND CUT TOMATOES AT 45.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 62# OF FOOD WORTH $86. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THERE IS AN OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON THE DOOR TO THE WASHROOM AND THE MANAGER STATED THAT THE TOILET DOES NOT FLUSH WITHOUT BACKING UP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE TOILET IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA IN A FRAME, BUT IT WAS COVERED BY THEIR STATE AND CITY BUSINESS LICENSES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT SO THAT IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
JUL 102015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR IN PREP COOLER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
JUL 182014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN AND BEEF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
AUG 222013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEATS, SOUP, CHICKEN). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
SHELVES UNDER FRONT LINE AROUND MOTORS NOT CLEAN, DUST, WATER ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
LOOSE THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
DEC 282012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN, STEAK. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012
CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA THEY ARE DUSTY.
THE MENS ROOM DOOR IS LOCKED AND NO ONE CAN GET IN BECAUSE THE MAIN LATCH IS GLUED STUCK. INSTRUCTED TO CALL A (LOCKSMITH) REPAIR MAN TO COME HERE TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM SO THE MENS TOILET ROOM CAN BE USED.
FEB 62012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE PREP TABLES,POP MACHINE, NOZZLES AND THE CABINET UNDERNEATH NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA THEY ARE DUSTY.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE MENS ROOM DOOR IS LOCKED AND NO ONE CAN GET IN BECAUSE THE MAIN LACH IS GLUED STUCK. INSTRUCTED TO CALL A (LOCKSMITH) REPAIR MAN TO COME HERE TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM.
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