THE BAKED TOMATO.

Chicago Health Dept

4358-4360 N ELSTON AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2013.

Last inspected Mar 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 7

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. NEED TO BE CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN PREP AREA, AROUND BASE BOARDS , UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BUILD UP GRIME AND DIRT. NEED TO BE CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL, AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAR HAS BUILT UP OF GRIME . MUST BE CLEANED. CEILING TILES ARE DAMAGE IN PREP AREA , SERVING AREA AND BATHROOM. MUST BE REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL, AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAR HAS BUILT UP OF GRIME . MUST BE CLEANED. CEILING TILES ARE DAMAGE IN PREP AREA , SERVING AREA AND BATHROOM. MUST BE REPLACE.

JAN 14

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. NEED TO BE CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN PREP AREA, AROUND BASE BOARDS , UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BUILD UP GRIME AND DIRT. NEED TO BE CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL, AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAR HAS BUILT UP OF GRIME . MUST BE CLEANED. CEILING TILES ARE DAMAGE IN PREP AREA , SERVING AREA AND BATHROOM. MUST BE REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION COVERS HAVE BUILT UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAVE LINKING FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

JAN 12

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, and rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

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 areas, room need detailed 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, bathroom shall be replaced, stained ceiling tiles in storage areas, dining areas need repairing/replacing.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Missing light shield in kitchen prep area shall be provided, missing/broken light shield in bathroom shall be provided.

MAY 26

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Facility Condition

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

MAY 19

2011

FAIL 7 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

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. FOUND 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE ,DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE AREA,SEAL OPENINGS;GIVEN 5 DAYS 05-26-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE FOOD CERTIFIED PERSON WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED,AT THIS TIME STAFF WAS COOKING PIZZA AND PREPARING SANDWICHES

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #285114, 09-07-10 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND # 35 CEILING NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH OUT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS; # 38 VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS MUST BE PROVIDED OR OPEN WINDOWS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION,OR INSTALL WINDOWS;GIVEN 5 DAYS ,05-26 -11 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS

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. COOKING HOOD ABOVE PIZZA OVEN NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN MUST DTAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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. AIR FAN AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER PIZZA OVEN MUST BE REPLACED; DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED,SEAL HOLES

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED

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SEP 14

2010

PASS 6 violations

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 foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Wooden table in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace or cover worn surface.

Minor Sanitation

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

Sinks, cooking equipment, prep table, storage shelves, coolers, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to repair uneven floor and reseal.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling not maintained through-out. Instructed to replace any missing or damaged ceiling tile and seal all openings. Baseboards not sealed along walls throught-out. Instructed to seal all gaps and openings.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation not provided in toilet rooms. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have windows opened during all hours of operation. Faucet at three compartment sink not maintained and drainline under exposed handsink leaking. Instructed to replace or repair handles at three compartment sink and repair drainline at bottom of exposed handsink.

SEP 7

2010

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

Evidence of rodent activity and outer openings not protected or rodent proffed. Found mice activity in prep area on storage shelves-approximately 10 and in storage room scattered on shelves-approxomately 30. Front entry door has 1/4 inch across bottom. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Must remove and detail clean all rodent activity on premises. 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 foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Wooden table in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace or cover worn surface.

Minor Sanitation

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

Sinks, cooking equipment, prep table, storage shelves, coolers, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to repair uneven floor and reseal.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs not shield in prep area. Instructed to install shield or covers over all bulbs.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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