Chicago Health Dept
4070 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2017.
Last inspected Nov 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2102902 DATED 10/31/17 #16-INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ALSO RIGHT,LEFT BOTTOM AND UPPER SURFACES WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND PIPE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER AND TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE UPPER COMPT LOWER SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION. INTERIOR PANEL IS NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL
CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ALSO RIGHT,LEFT BOTTOM AND UPPER SURFACES WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND PIPE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TEMP 88.0F, EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR AREA 86.0F, FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TEMP IS 75.0F, AND BOTH BATHROOMS AT 66.0F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.
NO HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TEMP 88.0F, EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR AREA 86.0F, FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TEMP IS 75.0F, AND BOTH BATHROOMS AT 66.0F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE SOUP WARMER.
NO HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TEMP 88.0F, EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR AREA 86.0F, FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TEMP IS 75.0F, AND BOTH BATHROOMS AT 66.0F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.
WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN, WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WASTE WATER OVER FLOWING GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM DURING INSPECTION, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH, CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH, MEATBALLS, ETC. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-012. OWNER/MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:30AM DURING INSPECTION, WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATE IS NOW POSTED ON SITE.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE SOUP WARMER.
CLEAN,REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED ON FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT DUE TO WASTE WATER BACK
CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
Found small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on bottom left corner of ice tray, and small amount on the plastic tray cover. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE IN FRONT DINING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
DRY GOODS NOT LABELED. BACK STORAGE SHELVES,. NEED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL DRY GOODS.
NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN REAR FLOOR , ALONG CORNER AND CREVICES.
CERAMIC WALL BOARD UNDER SHELVING RACK IN REAR STORAGE ARE MISSING AND PEELING . NEED TO REPLACE MISSING CERAMIC WALL BOARD/COVE AND RESEAL LOOSE COVES.
MOP SINK IS MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. NEED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f at time of inspection inside walk in cooler, list of potentially hazardous foods are as follows: Turkey at 46.7f, Ham at 46.5f, Tuna salad at 45.3f, Chiken Teriyaki at 46.2f, Cheeses at 46.7f, pepperoni at 45.1f, mgmt discarded products at once, walk in cooler air temperature was at 41.9f, Citation issued.
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks need cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks need detailed cleaning.
Floor in rear kitchen prep area along wallbase needs re-grouting, detailed cleaning.
Must provide metal stem thermometers to facility in order to maintain proper temperatures of 40f or less, and 140f or more.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENTS IN DINING AND PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING ABOVE BAKING OVEN UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES THRUOUT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING,STORAGE,SERVICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ICE MAKER ABOVE SODA MACHINE DIRTY,WITH BLACK MOLD,DIRT CLINGING TO WALLS AND TUBES TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,MUST CALL SERVICE,TAGGED MACHINE,NOT TO BE USED;INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FRONT HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING,MUST FIX
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND COOKING OVEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Sinks, equipment and utensils, prep table and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Cold water not provided at front exposed handsink. Instructed to supply cold at sink and/or repair faucet. Must repair leak at faucet exposed handsink.
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