SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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4157 W PETERSON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 24, 2024 · passed

13 of 21 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jun 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 24
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 1 CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 23
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PACKAGED FOOD AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND WALK IN COOLER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR.(SHARP EDGES).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

FEB 4
2022
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 26
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED AN OPENING/GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN REAR DINING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER.

JAN 22
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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JAN 20
2021
FAILED
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK READING 77.8F, FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK READING 80.4F, OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK READING 83.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHROOM READING 70.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COMING UP FROM THE TWO OTHER 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 14
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED MEATBALLS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 113.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA PREVENTING EMPLOYEES FROM WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND SINK TO HAVE WATER FULLY DRAIN SO WATER DOESN'T OVERFLOW AND EMPLOYEES CAN USE SINK TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 29
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTING SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED WALL BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION FAN.

OCT 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN GUARD COVER OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CAULK ON THE WALLS LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED BY THE PREP TABLE MUST BE STORED ON THE MOP SINK AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL PAPER PEELING OFF ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE BREAD CART. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE OFF WALL PAPER AND RE APPLY A NEW ONE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOFED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE 3 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAR 13
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 11
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

JUN 30
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

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

Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), pop dispensing unit cabinet shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in rear kitchen area under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

JAN 20
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

Prep table in rear prep area lower shelving had rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Prep table in rear prep area lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Ceiling tile tracks that had peeling paint/rust above rear prep table, shall be repaired/replaced.

SEP 16
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A SEVERE LEAK COMING FROM A PIPE CONNECTED TO THE TANK OF THE TOILET AND EXCESSIVE WATER IS COVERING THE TOILET ROOM FLOOR. FACILITIES IS UNABLE FOR USE BY STAFF OR CUSTOMERS. THIS IS THE ONLY TOILET ROOM ON THE PREMISES. CERTIFIED MANAGER CONTACTED PLUMBER, PLUMBER ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM TOILET BOWL INSIDE WASHROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

AUG 31
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG COLD AND HOT SANDWICHES, SALADS, HAM, TURKEY ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM TOILET BOWL INSIDE WASHROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

SEP 22
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENTILATION COVERS WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

JAN 6
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL AND SIDE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

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

LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COVERS.

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

FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

AUG 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

UPON ARRIVAL AT 820AM THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

FOUND TWO PLASTIC SPRAYER BOTTLES HOLDING A PINK LIQUID AND A PURPLE LIQUID NOT PROPERLY LABELED STORED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. ALL TOXIC ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED STAFF MEMBER TO LABEL.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE WET MOP AT THE MOP SINK AREA WITH THE MOP HEAD UP SO AS TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

JAN 10
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DURING INSPECTION FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

JAN 15
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 47.8F-52.0F AT THE SERVING LINE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. ASSORTED CONTAINERS OF TUNA (52.1F, 50.3F AND 49.8F), ASSORTED TYPES OF CHICKEN (47.8F.47.9F,47.7F,48.2F). TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT WAS ADEQUATE (38.8F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 13.5IBS WORTH $116 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIME THROUGH MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE LOG. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:20PM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITISE THE NOZZLES OF THE SODA DISPENSER AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

TOILET ROOM IS NOT VENTED. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM.

JUN 27
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MANTAIN.

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

GAP/CREVICES ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR SOUP IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST SEAL THE GAP/CREVICES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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