SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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941 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 14, 2020 · passed

2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 MONTHS
since Mar 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14
2020
PASSED
0 violations
APR 14
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PACKAGED FOOD IN COOLERS NOT LABELED, CHICKEN, RICE, TAMALES... INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN UTENSILS RACK STORED UNDER DUSTY CEILING WITH CONDUITS RUNNING ABOVE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WOODEN AND BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 12
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIIFABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONLY A SPRAYER HOSE ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO FILL COMPARTMENTS WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FAUCET THAT WILL ALLOW COMPARTMENTS TO BE EASILY FILLED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

MAR 4
2020
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIIFABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT 3 EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED ONE OF 2 COOLERS IN REAR PREP KITCHEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 44.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON ENDS OF BAR, BEHIND BAR, AND AT COUNTER NEAR WINDOW FACING DAMEN AVENUE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 6 INCH DIAMETER HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO PILLAR LOCATED NEXT TO ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

MINORSanitation
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED 2 CIGARETTE BUTTS IN DINING ROOM DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF SMOKING. VIOLATION 7-32-101. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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