THALI'S RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

3156 N AUSTIN AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

15 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Sep 2016.

Last inspected Sep 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 13

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN A KNIFE RACK TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES,

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILE DINING AND LIGHT SHIELDS REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS NOT WORKING REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA, AND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADDITION SINK,

JAN 12

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 05/27/2015, REPORT #1546442, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SHELVES, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND IN STORAGE AREAS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILE DINING AND LIGHT SHIELDS REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS NOT WORKING REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MAY 27

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG.---------MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE (NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WALL).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE OR LEVEL MISSING FLOOR TILE (AROUND GREASE BOX) AND MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

MAY 20

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLER. ALSO, FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE (NEXT TO SIDE DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE 2 WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, ELECTRICAL BOX AND CONDUITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.---------MUST REPLACE OR LEVEL MISSING FLOOR TILE (AROUND GREASE BOX) AND MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA INCLUDING WALL INSIDE BASEMENT 2 WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

SEP 5

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelving in kitchen prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving in rear kitchen, bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep/dining areas, shall be replaced, walls that had holes, peeling paint behind reach in freezer, and in bsmt prep area shall be repaired/sealed.

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JAN 9

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) THAWING IMPROPERLY. NOTED FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING ON A PLASTIC TRAY ON TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED THAWING OF FROZEN FOODS FOR FURTHER PROCESSING MUST BE STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AT 40F OR LESS, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND/OR USE OF MICROWAVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAINT WOODEN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZER,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,WORK TABLE BENEATH GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF COOKING STOVE/OVEN,DEEP FRYER.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLERS AND REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARDS ON FLOORING. THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED AND REMOVE SNOW/ICE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP ARE, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.-------MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALL INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER IS MISSING INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REORGANIZE.ARTICLES THAT ARE USED MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MAY 13

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 3

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Found/observed garbage dumpster overflowing with garbage,garbage bags stacked up outside premises at time of inspection.Citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, walls, ceilings in bsmt storage areas that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, light shields in dining areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

OCT 3

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH GAP/OPENING, CLEAN AND RE CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES IN BASEMENT BY HOT WATER TANK. (NOTED WATER SEEPING FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR).

SEP 25

2012

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO HAND WASH SOAP AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (EMPLOYEE BOUGHT LIQUID HAND WASH SOAP FROM STORE). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) THAWING IMPROPERLY. NOTED FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING IN BUCKET WITH WATER BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THAWING OF FROZEN FOODS FOR FURTHER PROCESSING MUST BE STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AT 40F OR LESS, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND/OR USE OF MICROWAVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

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 OVER 4 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND GARBAGE AND GREASE METAL CONTAINER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN. NOTED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE SAID GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED GREASE AND GREASE HANGING AROUND. ALSO FOUND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTER NEXT TO GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA.---------KNIVES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A KNIFE RACKS (NOTED SOME KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND COOLER BEHIND SERVICE LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR SIDE SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WOODEN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

DEC 29

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in basement and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tile not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace all missing and damaged ceiling tile. Newly installed raw wood door of storage room not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

DEC 15

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in basement and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEC 8

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door has 1/4 inche gap opening in lower left corner. Lower left corner frame is completely rusted-out. Instructed to repair frame and rodent proof to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in basement and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Adequate light not provided in basement prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs. Storage room in basement not provided with light. Instructed to install light fixture.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Two compartment sink in basement hot water handle broken. Instructed to repair/replace handle. Overhead drainline pipe in basement and hot water tank leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

JAN 18

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

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JAN 11

2011

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Hand washing facilities not provided with soap. Exposed hand sink in prep area not provided with liquid soap for proper hand washing for food handlers. Instructed that hand soap must be provided at exposed hand sink at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

No pest control log book provided or maintained on premises. Establishment has Terminix Pest COntrol, however company only provided service invoice. Instructed that a pest control log book must be maintained for establishment and have all required documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

No certified food manager on premises or certificate posted when potenially hazardous foods are served-beans at 150.2 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises at all times and have a City of Chicago certified manager certificate posted. Seriuos citation issued 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor not cleaned behind equipment or maintained in basement. Instructed to detail clean floor through out and reseal floor in basement.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Light not working under exhaust hood. Instructed to replace non-working bulb.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not working in basement walk-in cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handlers and employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have on proper hair restraints.

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