THE SCOOP NEVERIA.

Chicago Health Dept

4117 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

9 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jan 2017.

Last inspected Jan 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR NEAR FURNANCE

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MOPSINK CLOSET

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE CREAM MACHINE AND A FAUCET ABOVE HOPPER.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE THAT IS ATTACHED TO ICE CREAM MACHINE

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE DRY WALL AND OTHER ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

JAN 23

2017

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN GAP IN WALL BEHIND 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND APPX."1/2" IN BETWEEN CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND 2- FLY STRIPS HANGING UP IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/23/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946818 7/19/16 NOT CORRECTED #30-OBSERVED PALETAS,JELLO,CHIPS PREPACKAGED FOR SALE WITH OUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.#34-OBSERVED FLOOR AT REAR DOOR WITH BROKEN TILES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.#35-OBSERVED MANY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR NEAR FURNANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE CREAM MACHINE AND A FAUCET ABOVE HOPPER.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE THAT IS ATTACHED TO ICE CREAM MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE DRY WALL AND OTHER ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

JUL 19

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PALETAS, JELLO, CHIPS PRE-PACKAGED FOR SALE WITH OUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR AT REAR DOOR WITH BROKEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MANY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

NOV 23

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT PRMISES. FOUND OLD EQUIPMENT(ICE CREAM MACHINE ) STORED INSIDE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE.

NOV 16

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS/REAR STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-12-14. INSPECTION# 1385305. VIOLATION 30. MUST LABEL PALETAS(ICE CREAM BARS) WITH PROPER INFO. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.(GRANOLA, SUGAR,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT PRMISES. FOUND OLD EQUIPMENT(ICE CREAM MACHINE ) STORED INSIDE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE.

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MAY 12

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL PALETAS WITH PROPER INFO.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC UTENSILS PROPERLY

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN PERSONAL FANS,UNUSED COOLER & UNUSED DISPLAY CASE

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LOOSE WOOD FLOOR BOARDS IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI ALONG WALL BASES & BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FL.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,1ST. FLOOR STORAGE & OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,MISSING & UNFINSHED WOOD DOOR TRIM & BASES WHERE NEDED,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED

Minor Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE COFFEE MACHINE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMP SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

MAY 8

2014

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP AREA 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 63.4F AND REFRIGERATOR AT 51.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE SUCH AS (CUT MELON,LECHE YOGURTS).A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF CUT MANGO 61.1F,CUT CANTALOUPE 61.0F,CUT PINEAPPLE 60.6F,4- 1 GALLON CONTAINERS OF LECHE YOGURTS RANGING FROM 64.0F-64.9F IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.3- 1 GALLON CONTAINERS OF LECHE YOGURT RANGING FROM 49.2F-53.0F IN REFRIGERATOR.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPX.70LBS. $95. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 5-7 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA & ON WALL IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM & FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING IN CENTER AND REAR DOOR HAS A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER APPX "1" AND DOOR SWEEP BROKEN.ALSO RODENT POISON SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN FURNANCE ROOM.MUST REMOVE POISON.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/14. (SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1326589 3/27/13 NOT CORRECTED #34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. #37-MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR.#41- CLEANAND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA.MUST REMOVE ALL SMELLY ODORS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN. (SERIOUS 7-42-090).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL PALETAS WITH PROPER INFO.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC UTENSILS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN PERSONAL FANS,UNUSED COOLER & UNUSED DISPLAY CASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LOOSE WOOD FLOOR BOARDS IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI ALONG WALL BASES & BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,1ST. FLOOR STORAGE & OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,MISSING & UNFINSHED WOOD DOOR TRIM & BASES WHERE NEDED,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REMOVE COFFEE MACHINE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMP SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

MAR 27

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPAIR REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, MUST REMOVE ALL SMELLY ODORS

SEP 11

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

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