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Chicago Health Dept

2759 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

19 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2024.

Last inspected Aug 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 2

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

JUN 27

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO NOTED WAS NO ACCESS TO 2ND TOILET ROOM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MAR 10

2022

PASS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

MAR 24

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHICKEN (114.7F) AND MEATBALLS (120.1F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2 POUNDS VALUED AT $10.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MAR 12

2020

PASS · 0 violations

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MAR 10

2020

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE TOILET ROOMS, TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 60.1F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

FEB 14

2019

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE UNDER COUNTER STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAIANTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FOLOWING LOCATIONS: UNDERNEATH COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JUN 21

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(SOUP,DELI MEATS, CHICKEN BREAST, MEATBALLS ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED USED MULTI-USE UTENSILS(KNIVES)ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE AFTER USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

SEP 8

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GRAFFITI ON THE WALL/DOOR FRAME IN THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Facility Condition

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

THE WALK IN COOLER LIGHT IS NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, THE REAR OF IT IS DARK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MAINTAIN SAME.

AUG 1

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER COME FROM THE TOILET ROOM, ENTER THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, PUT ON GLOVES AND BEGAN MAKING A CUSTOMER'S SANDWICH. ANOTHER FEMALE EMPLOYEE CAME FROM THE REAR, PUT ON GLOVES AND BEGAN MAKING ANOTHER CUSTOMER'S ORDER. NEITHER EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS UPON ENTERING THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, MULTI-TASKING, PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. THE SINK HAD MATS STORED ON THE FAUCETS AND PLASTIC BASKETS STORED INSIDE OF THE SINK. THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM HAD NO HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE, STORING NOTHING IN FRONT, ON TOP OR INSIDE OF IT AND TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GRAFFITI ON THE WALL/DOOR FRAME IN THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

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

THE WALK IN COOLER LIGHT IS NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, THE REAR OF IT IS DARK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

THERE WAS NO PROOF PROVIDED THAT THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SHIFT MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.

NOV 30

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 13

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 3

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN 141.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING AND VENT IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAR 3

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN NOZZLES ON DRINK DISPENSOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OCT 29

2014

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 27

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON TOP OF BOXES OF DRY FOODS STORED ON REAR SHELVINGS AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

JAN 27

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SCATTERED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 18

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF WASHROOMS.

OCT 25

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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