SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1501-1503 W MORSE AVE · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 15, 2020 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 15
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH TABLE STANDING IN FRONT OF SINK . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE COFFEE PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 181F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE PREP AREAS.

MINOROther
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 16
2019
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 9
2019
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED -

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN LID REPAIRED WITH EXCESS DUCT TAPES AT ICE MACHINE. REPLACE LID. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DUST BUILD-UP ON TOP THE LIDS OF GREASE TRAPS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS DUST AND SPIDER WEBS ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN PREP/SERVING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND BROKEN CAULKING AT HANDWASHING SINK AND OTHER SINKS,REMOVE /REPLACE.

SEP 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 OBSERVED PREWRAPPED BAKERY ITEMS AND YOGURT PARFAITS PREPACKAGED. ALL ITEMS PREWRAPPED OR PREPACKAGED ON SITE MUST ADHERE TO LABELING GUIDELINES INCLUDING THE NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY WHERE ITEM WAS MADE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

DEC 14
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE SPLASHED AND SHELVING UNDERNEATH COUNTER AREA WITH SYRUP STAINS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SHELVING UNDERNEATH COUNTER.

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

FLOORS AT WALLBASE UNDER OVEN ARE DIRTY/DUSTY AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AT THIS AREA.

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

NOTED DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH DRIED UP GREASE ON HOOD OVER OVENS AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD.

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MAR 28
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED FOOD PARTICULATES AT LEDGE OF OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OVEN.

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

CEILING DIRTY NEXT TO HOOD OVER OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

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

NOTED CEILING VENT DIRTY AT REAR ADJACENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENT.

NOV 25
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND CAULK SURROUNDING DISHMACHINE DRAIN PAN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

MAR 25
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON COOLER ADJACENT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN REAR PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 18
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS; CORNERS OF THE FURNACE ROOM AND CORNERS OF SHOP OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST PROVIDER FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOIUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON COOLER ADJACENT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE. ALSO, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER LOCATED IN THE ROOM NEXT TO THE DEEP FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN REAR PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN MANAGER'S OFFICE AND SHOP OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 9
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE AN OPENED CONTAINER NO BASE,THE ICE SCOOP WHEN STORED TOUCHED THE BASE OF THE COUNTER TOP.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER FOR PROPER STORE ICE SCOOP TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FOUND A THERMOMETER WITHOUT CASE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND BLACK METAL RACK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SANITIZE THERMOMETER AND PROVIDE CASE OR PROPERLY STORE IT,TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. GRAY TAPE AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN,AND UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

OBSERVED EXCESS FLOOR DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS A MINIMUM BUILD-UP,NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN PANELS AND KNOBS OF THE UNIT INCLUDED LID.

JUL 10
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND CONTAINERS AT DRYING RACK NOT STORE PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND WALL WITH CHIPPING PAINT NEXT TO SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER.

MAY 24
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANELS UNDER THE SMALL COUNTER WERE DISH MACHINE IS INSTALLED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,ALSO INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT SAID AREA

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT JOINT OF FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

NOV 16
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

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

REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.

NOV 9
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON FACILITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED FIVE (5)LIFE ROACHES IN CABINETS AT FRONT PREP / SERVING AREAS,AND THIRTY (30)MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR CORNERS AT REACH IN FREEZER ROOMS, REACH IN COOLERS ROOMS,FURNACE ROOMS,MOP SINK ROOM,AND IN OFFICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE RODENT DROPPING FLOORS CLEANED AND SANITIZED WITH SANITIZER, AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY TO GET RID OF ROACHES AND RODENT ACTIVITY AND PROVIDE SERVICE REPORT BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOMS. REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS AND CARTON BOXES TO REDUCE BREEDING GROUNDS FOR ROACHES AT FRONT PREP / SERVING AREAS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
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. REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON MOP SINK,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD UTENSILS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENING WALL IN VACATED # 1 OFFICE ROOM.

APR 7
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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