JAN 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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6622 W FULLERTON AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 27, 2021 · passed with conditions
10 of 14 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN LOCK ON STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N): MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF BOTH ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT TO ENTRY OF PESTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-202.11(B): MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12(A): OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR BEHIND/UNDER THE DRIVE THRU POP MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 122017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 12
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors by front counter near safe area had debris accumulation, not clean need detailed cleaning(corner).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, also some ceiling tiles had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Drain pipe of 2nd exposed had sink had leaking drain pipe, shall be repaired/replaced.
FEB 92017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around pop dispensing unit , counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/plastic coating, shall be replaced/repaired.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit in rear kitchen not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler lower shelving, not clean, need cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen area by 3 compartment sink, and by rear prep area need re-grouting.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in rear kitchen area, and by front counter areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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NOV 292016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND ESPECIALLY IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAINED CEILING TILE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER REAR AREA BY BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF (EMPLOYEE) IDPH'S FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. UNABLE TO VIEW ON COMPUTER,
MAY 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND ESPECIALLY IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MIDDLE DRAIN STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
JAN 132015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND COUNTER SHELVES IN FRONT AREA AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEVERAGE DISPENSER COUNTER TOP WITH SYRUP AND DUST BUILD-UP.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE ON PREMISES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND ESPECIALLY IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH-OUT.-------MUST RE GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH 1 COMP/PREP SINK IN REAR AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF (EMPLOYEE) IDPH'S FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 302014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 30
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR AND REPLACE BROKEN CURTAIN SAME AREA.
MAY 272014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 OR BY E-MAIL:cdphfood@cityofchicago.org FOR TAG REMOVAL. ATT:D.BHATTAL . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH,BEEF, COLESLAW, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR AND REPLACE BROKEN CURTAIN SAME AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
MAR 252013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND AT WALLBASE AT DRY STORAGE NEEDS CLEANING
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.
SEP 252012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exterior and interior cabinet of cooking equipment, storage shelves, under soda dispenser not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase, corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light not provided inside utility closet. Instructed to install light fixture.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
DEC 82011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LIME BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD PREP COUNTER AND ALSO INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK INSIDE MOP ROOM CLOSET (NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, UNDER AND AROUND FROZEN BEVERAGE MACHINE (FRONT SERVICE COUNTER).
AUG 132010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 2 BEVERAGE/ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) AT DRIVE THRU AND DINING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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