MAR 5
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE BUNGALOW CAFE.
BEAT. 37/100
6247 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 5, 2014 · passed
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. THE FLOOR IS BUCKLED AND CRACKED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AREA NEXT TO THE 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND ALL COUNTER TOPS IN THE REAR AREA. ALSO MUST DO SAME AS STATED ABOVE AT THE WAITRESS STATION AREA TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 262014FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND WALK-IN COOLER EMPTY WITHOUT ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN AND NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. BEING USED AS A DRY STORAGE CLOSET AT THIS TIME. UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DURING INSPECTION MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF A VALID PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DURING INSPECTION FOUND DISH MACHINE WITH A SIGN STATING "RETURNING TO ECOLAB NOT IN USE". DISH MACHINE WAS FOUND UNPLUGGED AND COMPLETELY DRY AND INTACT. MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PREMISES HAS A 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SIDES OF THE COOKING STOVE AND MAIN GRILL AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. THE FLOOR IS BUCKLED AND CRACKED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED UNDET THE EXHAUST HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AREA NEXT TO THE 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND ALL COUNTER TOPS IN THE REAR AREA. ALSO MUST DO SAME AS STATED ABOVE AT THE WAITRESS STATION AREA TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 102013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2013
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NOTED DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEST STRIP READING WAS 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT. DISH WASHER TAGGED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTED ANIMAL FECAL MATTER AND BOWLS WITH ANIMAL FOOD AND DRINKING WATER AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT IT IS PROHIBITED TO HAVE ANIMALS (NONE HELPER ANIMALS)ON PREMISES. ALSO NOTIFIED MANAGEMENT THAT FECAL MATTER IS FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NOTED HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOWEVER THE KNOB OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING. MANAGEMENT HAS TO OPEN THE HOT RUNNING WATER BUT FROM THE BOTTOM VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMENS BATHROOM INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND SANITIZING. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT.....ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT WITH ANIMAL FEACAL MATTER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PREMISES IS VERY HEAVILY CLUTTERED MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR PROPER INSPECTIONS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FOR EASY PEST MONITORING AND INSPECTIONS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE INSPECTION AISLES ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA
MAY 182012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 18
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 6/12/12.
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MAR 122012FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2012
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW FOR COOLERS. FREEZERS AT 0F OR BELOW.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
MUST PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE CEILING,ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR AREA; HOLES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. OLD 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PIECES OF WOODS, CHEST FREEZER,ETC. MUST DISPOSE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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