JAN 25
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN.
BEAT. 29/100
4619 N WESTERN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 25, 2023 · passed
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 182023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH WATER PRESSURE TOO LOW TO ALLOW ACCESS TO ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEP 132022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS, SALT ETC)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
OCT 82021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15-OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
SEP 292021FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2021
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (FRIED CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS AND ON THE WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE STORAGE SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS. THE CEILING IS IN DISREPAIR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE AFFECTED AREA.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A FACE MASK WHILE WORKING INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK WHILE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. UNSAFE AND UNSANITARY PREMISES 7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUN 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.NO CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
HAND WASHING SINK RECENTLY INSTALLED IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED AND SEALED TO WALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH BATHROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA HAVE PEALING PAINT.ALL WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAY 222020FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2020
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, MARINATED CHICKEN AND ASSORTED SAUCES) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH UNKNOWN CHEMICAL STORED IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER COMMON NAME MARKING.MUST PROVIDE PROPER MARKING ON ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-015 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE FORKS AND SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
HAND WASHING SINK RECENTLY INSTALLED IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED AND SEALED TO WALL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH BATHROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA HAVE PEALING PAINT.ALL WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS23 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
23 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THAT NEW INSTALLED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP ROOM IS NOT PROPERLY SUPPLIED .MISSING HAND SOAP.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, MARINATED CHICKEN AND ASSORTED SAUCES) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" OPENING UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST COVER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OVER FOOD STORAGE,PREPARATION AREA AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE FORKS AND SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SHELVES LOCATED IN BASEMENT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE OBSERVED TO BE BUILD FROM UNPROTECTED WOOD.MUST USE PROTECTED WOOD, PAINTED EASY CLEANABLE WOOD OR OTHER APPROVED EASY CLEANABLE MATERIALS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
HAND WASHING SINK RECENTLY INSTALLED IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED AND SEALED TO WALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN WITH PROPER INSTALLATION OF DRAIN THAT WILL NOT GO ABOVE FLOOR IN FLOOR DRAIN ON NEW INSTALLED SINK IN BASEMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH BATHROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT FRONT AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS .MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OR SHIELDED LIGHTS FOR BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER LIGHTS .
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
AUG 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.102- NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (TCS)TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL SAFETY FOOD SUCH AS FRIED CHICKEN, MAC AND CHEESE, POTATO SALAD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. CHRISTOPHER HOUSTON CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:15PM
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICTE FOR THE OTHER 2 EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No certified food manager on site while preparing potentially hazardous foods such as chicken, macaroni and cheese, grits, waffle. And no city of Chicago certificate of sanitation posted on site. serious violation 7-38-012.
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
No paper towel in one of the washroom. (Establishment has been operating since 11:00am.) Serious violation 7-38-030. Manager provided paper towel inside one of the washroom during inspection.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Must clean and sanitize the following: inside the prep cooler with food debris; plastic panel of the ice maker; lower compartment of the deep fryer with grease accumulated; all the wheels of the cooking equipment with heavy grease build-up and maintain.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Employee must confine the hair with hairnet or hat while preparing or cooking foods.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
No food handler certificate for the two food handler employee. Must provide.
NOV 222017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 22
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed gasket torn at the left door of the 2 door reach-in-cooler at rear food prep/dishwashing area.Instructed to replace torn gasket and maintain.
NOV 142017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed the rear basement exit door damaged and not insect/rodent-proofed,approximately 1 inch gap at bottom of said door.Instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottoms to prevent pest-entry and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed to remove cardboard liners from bottom of prep tables and maintain surfaces to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces. Observed gasket torn at the left door of the 2 door reach-in-cooler at rear food prep/dishwashing area.Instructed to replace torn gasket and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Instructed to detail clean exhaust hood/filters above the cooking equipments to remove dusts accumulations and grease build-up and maintain. Instructed to seal openings around pipe at the north wall of basement grease trap location and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed water leaks at drain pipe beneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Food handler with no proof of food handler training.Instructed to provide.
FEB 272017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED ENTRY WAY THE PREP AREA/FRONT COUNTERS ALL AROUND SAID PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER/SNEEZEGUARDS TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX:1/4"INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM/SIDES OF SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/SIDES TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY/TOXIC MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD AT FOOD PREP COOLER WORNED-OUT WITH DARK STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES ALL AROUND THE FRONT COUNTERS AND DOOR WAY TO DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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