FEB 5
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE SALVATION ARMY.
BEAT. 45/100
825 N CHRISTIANA · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 5, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Aug 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM AT 90.1F AND 89.6F, RESPECTIVELY, AND IN THE PUBLIC AREA MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM AT 70.1 AND 70.3, RESPECTIVELY. INSTRUCTED THE HOT WATER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE MUST BE MAINTAINED TO AT LEAST 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKET NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND FRONT PREP AREA FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
APR 182024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2024
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKET NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND FRONT PREP AREA FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDED.
APR 282023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF CHEESE AT 49.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $0. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED COUTONS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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AUG 242021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 24
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER SPRAYING FROM FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEAR LOADING DOCK. MUST REPAIR.
MAR 162020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR EXIT DUMPSTER DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DEERFIELD DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
AUG 282017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 28
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.
NOV 142016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 14
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON WATER SUPPLY AT ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NOV 92016FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2016
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF CUT LETTUCE ON THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS FOUND BETWEEN 48.1F 50.1F,TOTAL WEIGHT 8LBS TOTAL COST $12.00 INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF TUNA SALAD ON THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS FOUND AT 54.8F TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS TOTAL COST $4.00 INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF SLICED TOMATOES WAS FOUND BETWEEN 50.2F AND 51.6F INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA TOTAL WEIGHT 30LBS TOTAL COST $11.00 INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF GREEN BEAN SALAD WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.6F AT COLD HOLDING UNIT TOTAL WEIGHT 6LBS TOTAL COST $6.00 INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF COOKED PASTA INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER WAS FOUND BETWEEN 106.0F TO 111.0F TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS TOTAL COST $6.00 INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DESTROY FOOD PRODUCTS,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT THE WASHBOWL INSIDE ONE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE DOCK AREA. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM LOCATED NEAR, INSTRUCTED TO USE THE WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT DOOR IN DOCK AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 2O MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE STORAGE ROOM ON BOTTOM OF A SHELVING RACK AND OBSERVED 10 SMALL FILES INSIDE BOTH EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE DOCK AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON WATER SUPPLY AT ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 62016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNER BEHIND SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER
AUG 282015FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2015
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
UNABLE TO TEST THE DISHMACHINE ON PREMISES; MUST BE ABLE TO ENSURE THAT MACHINE REACHES THE PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING THE RINSE CYCLE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY; MUST PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NO DISPOSAL UNIT ON PREMISES FOR DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE; MUST HAVE A CONTRACT OR DUMPSTER ON PREMISES.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MUST PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICGO CERTIFICATES FOR KITCHEN STAFF.
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