SUTHERLANDS.
5353 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
10 of 18 inspections passed, 4 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 192024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT WAREWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 232023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 122023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 45-46F, GUACAMOLE AT 45F, AND SALAD DRESSING AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FODOS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SOUP AND SALAD DRESSINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
NOV 212022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE IN WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN 51.2F, GUACAMOLE 44.7F, TOMATO 47.8, TOMATO 44.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $80. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FLOUR/BATTER IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED IN BAR AREA. UTENSILS MUST BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED LID AND GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR WITH INSULATION EXPOSED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER CONSTANTLY DRIPPING FROM FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR 5 EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS RETAKE THE TRAINING.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12/03/2019: #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. – -
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT 1 DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
DEC 32019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN WASH ROOMS AND AT BAR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF CHICKEN RANGING FROM 44.6 F-47.7 F AND EGG BATTER AT 45.5 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 11#'S OF FOOD WORTH $15.00 AS PER MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. – -
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT 1 DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED TO MANAGER.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAY 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1932531 DATED 6/10/16. #45-Instructed all employees must have food handlers certificate if they do not have COC CFM Certificate. Left Food handler information with operator. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.(NOTED ALL CONTAINERS WITH A DATE BUT NO NAME OF THE PRODUCT). ALSO DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL.
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU-OUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND RE PAINT. SEAL HOLE ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Found items stored on floor throughout basement. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor for proper cleaning. Must maintain.
Instructed all employees must have food handlers certificate if they do not have COC CFM Certificate. Left Food handler information with operator.
JUN 32016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
1/4 - 1/2 inch gap on lower corner of rear kitchen door leading outside. Must repair or replace. Advised all doors must be tightfitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Found small amount of pink substance on lower interior of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean machine and maintain.
Found items stored on floor throughout basement. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor for proper cleaning. Must maintain.
Instructed all employees must have food handlers certificate if they do not have City Of Chicago Certified Food Managers Certificate. Left Food handler information with operator.
AUG 182015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 18 LBS PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 105.1F AND PRE-COOKED FRENCH FRIED POTATOES AT 106F IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON SHELVING NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE. PREPARED FOODS MUST COOLED PROPERLY TO 40F FOLLOWING THE PROPER COOLING METHODS THEN REHEATED TO 165F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $23.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT STORE BAR PREP KNIFE BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND FOOD SHELVING. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS SHELVING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. SHELVING MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MOP SINK ROOM PEELING, MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP, COOLER STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
WALL AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR.
DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEAD INSECTS IN COOKS LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BASEMENT PREP AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN LINE MUST COMPLETELY EXTEND TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS FOR REPAIR ON THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE. SMALL LEAK FROM THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 262014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL BASEBOARD UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT.
JUL 72014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP AROUND SEWER DRAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT (NOTED WATER POOLING BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JUN 242013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENT DEVICE TO MOP SINK, LOCATED IN BASEMENT. ALSO , MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM VENT COVERS HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
NEED TO PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN-COOLERS AND COLD HOLD UNITS.
APR 262012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
Floors in kitchen prep area 1st floor, need cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt. prep area, and storage areas had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. floors in bar area under pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceilings in bsmt. prep areas, storage areas that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, exposed wallboard, gaps, holes, shall be repaired/sealed. Must provide cove moulding to all walls in prep area, storage areas(in bsmt).
Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas shall be provided.
Missing ventilation vent guards in bsmt kitchen prep area, shall be provided, exhaust vents in bathrooms need cleaning.
JAN 32012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Must make walls in toilet room on first floor smooth, easily cleanable and seal all openings. Must finish ceiling, sealing all openings in ceiling above prep area in basement.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Must make ALL toilet room doors self closing.
Must provide ventilation to the toilet room in the basement.
DEC 132011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL WITH HOLDER IN BAR HANDSINK
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE,INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL /APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY AT HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE 312-553-5802/5803
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NECK OF FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MUST BE ADJUSTED TO REACH THE 3RD SINK FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS; MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR; MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CHLORINE AT 100 ppm OR QUATS AT 200ppm
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN THE BAR AREA
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