Chicago
66
YOUR CALL

Tech Shield, Inc.

3508 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
66/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
9
6 passed
Last Inspected
2018-04-27
Pass Rate
67%
2 failures
Score
66/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2018-04-27)
Failed 2 inspections (2017, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 16×
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training serious
2018-04-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION. MUST REPLACE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-11-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON TO-GO ITEMS (IE: GRANOLA BARS) AND RETAIL FOOD ITEMS (IE: HONEY, COFFEE BEANS) THAT INCLUDE: NAME OF MANUFACTURER, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT, NET WEIGHT OF PRODUCT AND ALLERGENS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TILES OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BROKEN AND CRUSHED AND COVERED WITH A PLASTIC SHEET. MUST RESURFACE SERVICE COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE BLACKENED CAULKING ALONG LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED REAR FACILITY DOOR THRESHOLD (THAT LEADS TO UTILITY HALLWAY) IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED BROKEN TILES AND LARGE GAPS ALONG BASE OF DOOR ON EITHER SIDE. MUST REPAIR SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACI...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE OUTER WALL OF FOOD SERVICE FACILITY (IN UTILITY HALLWAY THAT LEADS TO BUILDING EXIT) TO BE UNFINISHED, EXPOSING WALL FRAMING STUDS, INSULATION, PLUMBING AND DRYWALL. MUST SEAL 1/2 INCH HOLE IN WALL AROUND WASTE PIPE OF GREASE TRAP. MUST ...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR FIXTURE ABOVE REAR PREP AREA COUNTER. MUST ALSO ADJUST LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO FIT SECURELY TO FIXTURE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2017-11-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED. APPROX. 20 IN FACILITY FURNACE CLOSET. NOTED APPROX. 65 DROPPINGS IN UTILITY HALLWAY BETWEEN EXTERIOR BUILDING DOOR AND FOOD SERVICE EXIT. NOTED APPROX. 75 DROPPINGS IN CABINET VOID BELOW FRONT COU...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGG SANDWICHES, MILK-BASED LATTES) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO NOTED, NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES POSTED. STORE MANAGER ARRIVED AT APP...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #1948385 DATED 7/29/17 NOT CORRECTED: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 2 COFFEE MACHINES WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON TO-GO ITEMS (IE: GRANOLA BARS) AND RETAIL FOOD ITEMS (IE: HONEY, COFFEE BEANS) THAT INCLUDE: NAME OF MANUFACTURER, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT, NET WEIGHT OF PRODUCT AND ALLERGENS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TILES OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BROKEN AND CRUSHED AND COVERED WITH A PLASTIC SHEET. MUST RESURFACE SERVICE COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE BLACKENED CAULKING ALONG LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR WARMER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED REAR FACILITY DOOR THRESHOLD (THAT LEADS TO UTILITY HALLWAY) IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED BROKEN TILES AND LARGE GAPS ALONG BASE OF DOOR ON EITHER SIDE. MUST REPAIR SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACI...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE OUTER WALL OF FOOD SERVICE FACILITY (IN UTILITY HALLWAY THAT LEADS TO BUILDING EXIT) TO BE UNFINISHED, EXPOSING WALL FRAMING STUDS, INSULATION, PLUMBING AND DRYWALL. MUST SEAL 1/2 INCH HOLE IN WALL AROUND WASTE PIPE OF GREASE TRAP. MUST ...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR FIXTURE ABOVE REAR PREP AREA COUNTER. MUST ALSO ADJUST LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO FIT SECURELY TO FIXTURE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2016-07-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES MILK, DELI MEAT, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 2 COFFEE MACHINES WATERLINES AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-11-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ANY TO GO PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, DATE, AND NAME OF PRODUCTION FACILITY AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE COUNTER AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND WITHOUT SPLASHGUARDS (ADJACENT TO PREP SURFACES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTALL SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES THAT ARE SMO...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-09-16 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE AREA ABOVE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN.

2012-12-13 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

2010-06-02 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-05-25 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. OUTE...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OSERVED RAT DROPPINGS OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.REMOVE GARBAGE FROM GROUND.SERIOUS VIOL...

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dish washing 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. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.BROKEN (HOLES IN SEVERAL ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

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