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1043 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 22012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Floor not maintained in through-out premises. Instructed to replace missing or damaged floor tile.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Walls not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair damaged wall in rear and to seal holes around pipes.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.2 LIGHTS IN KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED.
MAR 202012FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in right side of three compartment sink, water(cloudy with food debris)coming up middle and left side. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Sink, utensils, storage shelves and interior coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris. Floor not maintained in through-out premises. Instructed to replace missing or damaged floor tile.
Walls not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair damaged wall in rear and to seal holes around pipes.
Light bulbs not working in rear storage area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints in prep area and while handling food. Instructed that food handlers must have proper hair restraint in prep area.
JUN 222010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ON SHELVING NOT INVERTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,ESPECIALLY AT MOP SINK,STORAGE CLOSET.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.2 LIGHTS IN KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST REPAIR.
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