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5040 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 14 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 252016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN THE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NOTED SERVICE RECEIPTS FROM 2009-2014. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK IN COOLER
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA.
SEP 42015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON COUNTER TOPS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF EMPTY GARBAGE CANS NEAR BACK DOOR.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SYRUP FROM FLOOR UNDER POP CADDY IN REAR AREA AND DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER ICE MACHINE,WATER FROM FLOOR IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND UPPER SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT,CEILING VENTS,VENT & HOOD ABOVE BREAD OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
AUG 282015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIRTY GARBAGE CAN,ON WALLS & CEILING,FLYING AROUND PREMISES ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF NEAR CASH REGISTER,IN LOWER CABINET AT SODA MACHINE STATION IN DINING AREA,ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/28/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON COUNTER TOPS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF EMPTY GARBAGE CANS NEAR BACK DOOR.
MUST CLEAN SYRUP FROM FLOOR UNDER POP CADDY IN REAR AREA AND DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER ICE MACHINE,WATER FROM FLOOR IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND UPPER SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT,CEILING VENTS,VENT & HOOD ABOVE BREAD OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
AUG 52015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND UPPER SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT,CEILING VENTS,VENT & HOOD ABOVE BREAD OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
JUL 272015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE IN ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED A BEIGE AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR BASIN OF ICE MACHINE ALONG ALL SIDES AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE.ALSO INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IS DAMAGED AND EXTERIOR TOP OF UNIT IS ON CROOKED LEAVING A OPENING .MUST DISCARD ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND REPAIR OR REPLACE LID AND UNIT OF MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT FOOD HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,PRINTER,REGISTER TAPE,ON COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE & LOWER CABINET OF SAME,LOWER CABINET ACROSS FROM FOOD HOLDING UNIT.ALSO APPX.6-8 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/27/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST CLEAN SODA NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEES & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND UPPER SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT,CEILING VENTS,VENT & HOOD ABOVE BREAD OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF WALK IN FREEZER,MEN'S TOILETROOM.
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NOV 72014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AND BEHIND SYRUP BOXES FOR SODA TO REMOVE STICKY RESIDUE.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
JUL 142014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
MUST REMOVE DUST OBSERVED FROM CEILING VENTS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN VENT ABOVE OVEN AND MAINTAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER; REPLACE BULBS IN UNITS.
MAR 182013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINKS AND ALL PREP TABLES AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,UNDER PREP TABLES,UNDER SINKS,IN STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
NOTED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORGAE ROOM WHERE TOILET USE TO BE. MUST SEAL HOLE OR CREATE ACCESS PANEL IF NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN REAR STORAGE ROOM USED AND BETTER MAINTAIN CLUTTER.
MAR 112013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.6-50.1 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 322 LBS OF HAM,TURKEY,SALAMI,SLICED TOMATOES,VARIOUS CHEESES,PEPPERONI,MEATBALLS AND TUNA FISH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.2-52.7 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
NOTED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM OPEN SITE DRAIN ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT DINING AREA WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT FRONT HAND SINK. ALSO NOTED WORN AND LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINKS AND ALL PREP TABLES AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,UNDER PREP TABLES,UNDER SINKS,IN STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
NOTED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORGAE ROOM WHERE TOILET USE TO BE. MUST SEAL HOLE OR CREATE ACCESS PANEL IF NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN REAR STORAGE ROOM USED AND BETTER MAINTAIN CLUTTER.
FEB 152012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
FEB 62012FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. TRASH, DEBRIS, SUBWAY SANDWICH WRAPPERS, TOMATOES, PEPPERS, ETC ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H77427.
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINK IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE DRIP TRAY, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, ICE DISPENSER, SINKS, PREP TABLES, CUP HOLDERS, SHELVES UNDER CASH REGISTER AND PREP COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL IN LOCKER ROOM. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN STORAGE AREAS AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS NEAR ICE MACHINE. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTING NEAR REAR DOOR. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ABOVE MICROWAVE OVEN SOUP HOLDING UNITS, ETC.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM LOCKER ROOM.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE COFFEE CREAMER, STIRRERS, SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM CLEANING EQUIPMENT UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
AUG 122011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND COUNTERTOPS NOT WIPED DOWN AT FRONT OF PREMISES.
FOUND FLOORS NOT MOPPED AND SWEPT AT FRONY OF PREMISES.
FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BOXES ETC.)
OCT 122010PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE RUST. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,CUTTING BOARDS,ALL PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MICE DROPPINGS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND WASH BOWL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRONT PREP COOLER,REAR PREP TABLE AND UNDER CABINETS. ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASE BOARDS AROUND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT PREP COOLER AND THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE.
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN DINING AREA. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEP 292010FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER FRONT PREP LINE COOLER,IN CABINET UNDER PREP LINE COOLER,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AND ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE RUST. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,CUTTING BOARDS,ALL PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MICE DROPPINGS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND WASH BOWL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRONT PREP COOLER,REAR PREP TABLE AND UNDER CABINETS. ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASE BOARDS AROUND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT PREP COOLER AND THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN DINING AREA. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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