TERESA RESTAURANT /BANQUET HAL.
4745-4751 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 62015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-7-15,REPORT#1482522. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-5-14,REPORT#142305 #34-OFFICE FLOOR LITTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN OFFICE. #38-NO EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWLS AT BAR AREAS (X3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 THIS VIOLATION SHOULD HAD BEEN CORRECTED BY 1-9-15 SAME VIOLATION ARE OBSERVED TODAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 3-5-15 STILL TODAY EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT INSTALLED AT BAR AREAS.TAGGED ALL THREE BARS "DO NOT USE" ALL MIX DRINKS AND ANY OTHER BEVERAGE MUST BE HANDLED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.ALSO ALL GLASSES AND ANY OTHER UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT MAIN KITCHEN
NO PROOF NOR POSTED VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.POSTED IS A STATE CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED UPON MY ARRIVAL EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING FOOD(MEAT,VEGETABLE,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012(a)
RUST AND EXCESS DEBRIS ON GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN WATER AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, SEAL BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP IF NEEDED AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOORS.DOOR MAIL SLOT IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TODAY 1-30-15 OBSERVED GREASE TRAP CLEANED AND PAINTED ,HOWEVER NOW GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE UNIT,ALSO STILL WATER LEAKING UNDER THE GREASE CONTAINER.ON 1-7-15 UNABLE TO SEE THE LEAKAGE DUE TO GREASE CONTAINER HAD A LOT OF RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GREASE CONTAINER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
EXCESS ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN MAIN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR
JAN 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-7-15,REPORT#1482522. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-5-14,REPORT#142305 #34-OFFICE FLOOR LITTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN OFFICE. #38-NO EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWLS AT BAR AREAS (X3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL BAR AREAS. OBSERVED TODAY SAME VIOLATIONS. #11-NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT USED MAIN KITCHEN.ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED INSIDE THE UNUSED KITCHEN WHICH IS DIVIDED BY A DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT USED MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 THIS VIOLATION SHOULD HAD BEEN CORRECTED BY 1-9-15 SAME VIOLATION ARE OBSERVED TODAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
RUST AND EXCESS DEBRIS ON GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN WATER AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, SEAL BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP IF NEEDED AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOORS.DOOR MAIL SLOT IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TODAY 1-30-15 OBSERVED GREASE TRAP CLEANED AND PAINTED ,HOWEVER NOW GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE UNIT,ALSO STILL WATER LEAKING UNDER THE GREASE CONTAINER.ON 1-7-15 UNABLE TO SEE THE LEAKAGE DUE TO GREASE CONTAINER HAD A LOT OF RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GREASE CONTAINER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
EXCESS ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN MAIN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR
JAN 282015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-7-15,REPORT#1482522. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-5-14,REPORT#142305 #34-OFFICE FLOOR LITTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN OFFICE. #38-NO EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWLS AT BAR AREAS (X3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL BAR AREAS. OBSERVED TODAY SAME VIOLATIONS. #11-NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT USED MAIN KITCHEN.ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED INSIDE THE UNUSED KITCHEN WHICH IS DIVIDED BY A DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT USED MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 THIS VIOLATION SHOULD HAD BEEN CORRECTED BY 1-9-15 SAME VIOLATION ARE OBSERVED TODAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT UNUSED KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUST AND EXCESS DEBRIS ON GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN WATER AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, SEAL BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP IF NEEDED AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOORS.DOOR MAIL SLOT IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(LOCATED AT UNUSED KITCHEN),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESS ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN MAIN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR
JAN 162015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT USED MAIN KITCHEN.ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED INSIDE THE UNUSED KITCHEN WHICH IS DIVIDED BY A DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT USED MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 THIS VIOLATION SHOULD HAD BEEN CORRECTED BY 1-9-15
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-5-14,REPORT#142305 #34-OFFICE FLOOR LITTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN OFFICE. #38-NO EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWLS AT BAR AREAS (X3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL BAR AREAS. OBSERVED TODAY SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 THIS VIOLATION SHOULD HAD BEEN CORRECTED BY 1-14-15
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT UNUSED KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUST AND EXCESS DEBRIS ON GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN WATER AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, SEAL BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP IF NEEDED AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOORS.DOOR MAIL SLOT IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(LOCATED AT UNUSED KITCHEN),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESS ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN MAIN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #11
NO PROOF OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED ON PREMISES.IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. VIOLATION REMAINS FOR 1-7-15
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JAN 72015FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.NO OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAID SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT USED MAIN KITCHEN.ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED INSIDE THE UNUSED KITCHEN WHICH IS DIVIDED BY A DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT USED MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-5-14,REPORT#142305 #34-OFFICE FLOOR LITTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN OFFICE. #38-NO EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWLS AT BAR AREAS (X3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL BAR AREAS. OBSERVED TODAY SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT UNUSED KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUST AND EXCESS DEBRIS ON GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN WATER AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, SEAL BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP IF NEEDED AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOORS.DOOR MAIL SLOT IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(LOCATED AT UNUSED KITCHEN),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESS ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN MAIN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT USED MAIN KITCHEN.ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED INSIDE THE UNUSED KITCHEN WHICH IS DIVIDED BY A DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT USED MAIN KITCHEN.
NO PROOF OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED ON PREMISES.IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
JUN 52014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
OFFICE FLOOR LITTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN OFFICE.
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BAR AREAS (X3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL BAR AREAS.
JUL 32013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC LINER ON PREP SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
NOTED GAP OR OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR BASEBOARD AND FLOOR TILE (NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AND AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
OCT 92012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, bsmt storage shelving not clean, need cleaning. 2nd floor bar counters need cleaning.
Floors in rear kitchen prep area behind heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor under 3 compartment sink in bar area need cleaning.
Peeling paint in 1st floor bathroom wall(men's bathroom) shall be repaired/sealed.
3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area 1st floor leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in 1st floor bathrooms need cleaning
AUG 102011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving, racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(crevices).
Floors in 2nd floor storage, bar areas need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt., storage areas, room need cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen prep area need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in 2nd floor kitchen area shall be replaced/repair, Walls in prep area need cleaning.
Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning, light shields in 2nd floor need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms need cleaning.
MAR 122010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE 4 BARS. (ICE BINS HASN'T BEEN USED FOR A YEAR PER MANGER). ALSO CLEAN ALL THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING STOVE IN THE IST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND VACUUM THE CARPET ON THE STAIR AND HALLWAY ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
LEAKING ON THE FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, AND COUNTER TOP MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER OR BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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