JAN 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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5726 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 23, 2019 · passed with conditions
8 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38.005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR SEALS ON REACH UNDER COOLER UNIT AND TWO DOOR STAND UP COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THAT WATER FAUCET IS BROKEN AND LEAKING ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THAT FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE BACK AND HALL TO BASEMENT STORAGE ARE COVERED WITH CARPET . MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH , NON ABSORBENT EASY CLEANABLE FLOORS IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AND PREP AREAS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THAT LIGHT BULBS ARE NOT WORKING OVER ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JAN 192018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2018
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING VENT IN WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
EXCESSIVE DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE CLEAN STORED DISHES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA SYSTEM IN BASEMENT CLOSET INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, GARAGE AND REAR OUTDOOR PATIO AND WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. INCLUDING THE OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
FEB 172017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.( SINK NOT SET UP). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WHEN EVER DISHES ARE WASHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS, EGGS ROLL, SALAD, FISH ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER DOOR AND INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE HOLDER AT THE ICE MACHINE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER OF THE GARAGE DRY STORAGE/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
MAR 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED WEDGED IN BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. UNCLEAN. MUST STORE KNIVES PROPERLY TO PROTECT KNIVES FROM CONTAMINATION. CLEAN ALL GASKETS ON REFRIGERATORS WITHIN KITCHEN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER OUT. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BACK ROOM OFF OF KITCHEN WITH MOP SINK AND WALK IN COOLER WITH OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WASHING MACHINE. MUST GET RID OF ANY OLD EQUIPMENT AND ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM AND IN BASEMENT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
APR 172015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach i freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had exposed raw wood, exposed wallboard in bsmt storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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OCT 102014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE TWO STEPS LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 1DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN THE GARAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE GARAGE. ALSO MUST DO SAME IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 302014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2014
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR SCREEN TORN AT THE EDGES. MUST REPAIR. STAINLESS STEEL DOOR BEHIND THIS SCREEN DOOR WAS CLOSED AND IS RODENT PROOFED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE STOVE STOP COOKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
JAN 42013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED/UNPLUGGED REACH IN COOLER (IN DINING AREA), CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING BULB.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.
MAR 32011FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2011
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Found pinkish, and black substance on the pipe touching the water and on the interior panel of the ice machine. Instructed to sanitized the interior panel of the ice machine and clean in detail. Citation issued serious.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Must elevate all items, boxes on the floor inside the dry storage room to have an easy access in cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Must replace damaged ceiling tiles above the soda crate inside the soda room closet. Chipped paint on the walls in the dining areas. Must removed chipped paint and repaint.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Must replace burned out light bulb on the hood
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must increase the water pressure of the hot water in the faucet of the men's washroom. Leaking on the cold handle of faucet of the 3 compt sink. Must repair to stop the leak.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
OBSERVED 6 PEOPLE SMOKING INSIDE RESTAURANT AT BAR AND IN DINING ROOM. VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE, 7-32-015. NO SMOKING ALLOWED INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF ANY ENTRANCE.
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