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3205 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
16 of 21 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 212025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE THE 3-COMP SINK AS A HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE HANDSINKS FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS ON CRATES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND REMOVE CRATES TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TRASH/DEBRIS IN SURROUNDING AREA OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED MOP BUCKET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNDER DRIPPING WATER FROM CEILING. PERSON IN CHARGE STATED THE WATER IS FROM THE A/C UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 62024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND ICE CHUTE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OVEN AND TOASTER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WASHBOWL AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALL ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 72023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THERMOMETER ON DISPLAY COOLER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER HAND WASHING SINK TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONER LINE DRAINING INSIDE WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOILET AND RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TLES ABOOVE WALK-IN FRREZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
APR 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SLICED TURKEY 53.8F, STEAK 53.6F, ROAST BEEF 49.4F, HAM 49.1F, TERIYAKI CHICKEN 48.1F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $40 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ABOVE AND ON SIDES OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON COUNTER NEXT TO FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM SPLASH AND POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED WASTE LINE DRAINING INSIDE WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 192021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING SIGN IN NEED OF POSTING AT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
LOWER AREA SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE CAN IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM FACILITIES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN BATHROOM, REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 112020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MISSING WALL BASE THROUGH OUT DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
FEB 192020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner.
CAULKING ON WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCEESIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
DEC 32019FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER COME FROM THE DINING AREA (FROM CLEANING THE SODA MACHINE) TO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, RINSING HER HANDS IN THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WARM WATER FOR 10-15 SECONDS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
FRONT HAND WASHING SINK HAS NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE THAT HAS A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
FROM THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2304256 DATED 08/07/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -40. 2-402.11: **C** Effectiveness- Hair Restraints OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. -44. 4-903.11 (A;B;D): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles- Storing OBSERVED CLEAN TOMATO SLICER, FOOD CONTAINER LIDS AND COFFEE EQUIPMENT STORED ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. -55. 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. -55. 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANEL AND OPENING IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
AUG 72019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED CLEAN TOMATO SLICER, FOOD CONTAINER LIDS AND COFFEE EQUIPMENT STORED ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANEL AND OPENING IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
DEC 272018PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON REAR AND FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND 3 CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 202018FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS(TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS WERE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED SUCH AS SOUPS, TUNA SALAD, DELI MEATS, ETC. MUST HAVE CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-012
FOUND HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A SIGN STATING "DO NOT USE EVER." THE WATER SUPPLY VALVE TURNED OFF AT PIPE BELOW HAND SINK. OPERATOR STATED HAND WASH SINK LEAKING FROM DRAINAGE PIPES BELOW. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AVAILABLE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. HAND SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PLUMBING TO ALLOW HAND SINK VALUES TO REMAIN ON AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED HOT/COLD WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON REAR AND FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP: WHOLE COOKED CHICKEN 44.8F, SHREDDED COOKED CHICKEN 45.8F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE 50F, COLESLAW 47.3F, CHILI 46.3F, AND COOKED MEATBALLS 47.8. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS WHEN IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. Operator estimates value of 6lbs of denatured, discarded foods to be $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND DRESSINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING THE FOOD PRODUCT AND A DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY DATE WITH THE CORRECT DISCARD DATE.
FOUND 3 CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR LOCATED IN THE BAG IN THE BOX AREA. UNUSED SCREEN DOOR LAYING ON THE BAG IN THE BOX SODA RACK, EMPTY BOXES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 152017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE RESTROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 212017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENT/TILE ABOVE OVEN BEHIND MENU BOARD.
OCT 242016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. COVING MUST BE REPLCED. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 102016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. HANDLE ON HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA LOOSE FITTING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
JUN 102015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA CEILING VENT NOT CLEAN OVER THE BREAD OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED BROKENLIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OCT 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE CEILING FAN IN THE DINING AREA HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON IT.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND REAR AREA HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
MAR 72014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA HAS WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE THEM.
MAR 62014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
ICE MACHINE HAS LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT WHERE THE ICE IS MADE. ICE MACHINE/SODA DISPENSER HAS BEEN TAGGED. DO NOT USE. WHEN THE UNITS HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZE FAX A LETTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FAX#312 746 8040. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A)
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA HAS WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE THEM. ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND IN THE WALKIN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN ALL OF THEM.
JAN 242013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE WORN CAULK AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
EXTERIOR OF BREAD ROLLING CART NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME
FLOOR THRU-OUT REAR WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
WALL AND WALLBASE IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, BUCKLING. NDTO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING, SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK.
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