NOV 19
2014
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TASTE OF PERU.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
6545 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 19, 2014 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 122014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 12
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF STOVES, EXHAUST HOOD, AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND SMALL HOLES ON WALLS BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND ABOVE FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MUST SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES IN WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.
AUG 142013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF STOVE WITH DEBRIS AND DIRTY POTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP ONLY CLEAN POTS INSIDE THE UNIT
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENT COVERS ON CEILING INSIDE THE PREP AREA ARE COVERED WITH RED TAPE AND CARDBOARD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
APR 52012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER:COOKED PULLED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F; SCALLOPS AT TEMP OF 50F; AND COOKED VEGETABLE MIXED WITH MAYO AT TEMP OF 49F TO 49.9F. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUND 1, VALUE 12.50. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION. COOLER AIR TEMP WAS AT 36.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO777-16
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS .EXPLAINED THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO77783-16
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN/ SWEEP FLOOR BEHIND THE PREP COOLER.(DEBRIS)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE SINK).
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SEP 292011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND SPILLS IN CHEF REACH IN COOLER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED IN KITCHEN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 222011FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2011
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS(SLICED VEGGIES,COOKED BEAN,STEWED BEEF,SOUP,ETC), IN COOLERS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICES,AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED OPEN CANS OF BEER AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ABOVE FOODS WITHOUT COVER ON THE FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS COVER PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS FIRST BEFORE STORING ANOTHER OBJECTS INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM,AT ALL TIMES.CDI. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000073570-15 WILL BE ON 11-17-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 05-10-10 REPORT NUMBER 88372 #s 30,35,AND 36 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (30)"found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers". (35) "damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen, and dining area shall be replaced.walls in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning". (36)"light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.light shield in bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning".CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ODERS BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
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 STAINS AND SPILLS IN CHEF COOLERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED IN KITCHEN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 102010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers.
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning.storage shelving not clean need cleaning(crevices).
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.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen, and dining area shall be replaced.walls in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.light shield in bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, bathroom, not clean need detailed cleaning.exhaust vents(ventilation)in dining areas need cleaning.
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