THE ORIGINAL MAMA MIAS.
4638 N CUMBERLAND AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 32020FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) IN SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PROCEDURE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (PREVIOUS ORDER 06-27-19) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA INCLUDING FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
JUN 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE COVER FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED CEILING PANELS MISSING AT FOOD PREP AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER WASH BASIN IN RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD OVER BULB IN WALK IN COOLER AND NO LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHTS AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AT THESE TWO AREAS. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NON ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
JUN 72017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS, INSIDE AND AROUND CABINET AREA. INSTRCD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEAR FURNANCE. INSTRD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALKING COOLER WITH DUST. INSTRCD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE, IN TOILET ROOM, UNDER SINK LEAKING. ALSO OBSERVED WALKIN FREEZER DRAINING INTO A BUCKET. INTRCD TO CONNECT TO A DRAIN LINE. INSTRCD TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOPS RESTING INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRCD TO HANG AND STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
OBSERVED NO USE OF HAIR RESTRAINTS BY STAFF. INSTRCD TO USE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHENEVER HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
JAN 202016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
JAN 122016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1546803 ISSUED ON 06-05-2015. #33 - CUTTING BOARD IN PREP COUNTER, COOLER GASKETS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #35 - CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE. #37 - TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE. #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED WALL CORNER WITH GAP/OPENING NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE HOT WATER CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.--------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY OFF THE FLOOR.
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JUN 52015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARD IN PREP COUNTER, COOLER GASKETS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE.
TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
JUN 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PIZZA HELD INSIDE FRONT COUNTER PIZZA WARMER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 110.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. FOUND SAID WARMER TURNED OFF AT TIME. MANAGER TURNED WARMER ON AND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 140 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PIZZA PREP COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
WALL PANELS IN POOR REPAIR AT CORNER ADJACENT TO PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL (GAP BETWEEN WALL PANELS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL, MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN SAID PANELS.
METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED ALSO NO THEROMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR ALL COOLERS ALSO MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 82014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PIZZA PREP COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
WALL PANELS IN POOR REPAIR AT CORNER ADJACENT TO PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL (GAP BETWEEN WALL PANELS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL, MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN SAID PANELS.
METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED ALSO NO THEROMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR ALL COOLERS ALSO MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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