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1726 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 202025FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
No Paper towels, no hands drying provision provided to both prep kitchen hand wash sinks, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Packaged sandwiched for grab and go cooler not labeled proeperly, Instructed to label according to health code, ie.
Found 4 live cockroaches in main prep kitchen behind prep coolers, numerous dead ones on glue boards, Instructed to eliminate insects activity from all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)
No allergern certifcate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
NOV 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPPED (SUCH AS MILK, TURKEY, HAM ETC.). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ABOUT TWO INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FROM ENTERING AND HARBORING.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL REACH IN COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLING UNITS INSIDE AND OUT.
OBSERVED A CLUTTER OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR MOP ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT COOKING AND NON COKKING. ALSO IN THE CAKE MAKING AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING AND LOWER COOLING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING IN AREAS.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND THE FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 212023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SUGAR AND OTHER ITEMS 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.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MANINTAIN
DEC 142023FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPPED (SUCH AS MILK, TURKEY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. SPONGES AND WASHING EQUIPMENT FILLED THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP HAND SINK WATER VALVES SHUT OFF AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION DUE TO A LEAK WHEN THE WATER WAS RUNNING. THE MANAGER TURNED THE WATER VALVES ON TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
OBSERVED SUGAR AND OTHER ITEMS 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.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MANINTAIN
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AUG 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH CLEANING BOTTLES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP HAND SINK WATER VALVES SHUT OFF AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION DUE TO LEAK WHEN WATER RUNNUNG. MANAGER TURNED THE WATER VALVES ON TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REAR PREP COOLER BE IMPROPER: HAM 57.2F, AND TOMATO SAUCE 53.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH MEAT HELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN IN THE LOBBY AREA FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
AUG 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CREAM PIES, SPICY SAUSAGE BREADS, AND HAM AND CHEESE BREADS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER ARRIVES AROUND 10:30 A.M.
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHRIMP, SAUSAGE BREAD, HARD BOILED EGG AND HAM BREAD, MUSHROOM AND ONION BREAD, VEGETABLE CROQUETTES, KIMCHE CROQUETTE, CROQUE MONSIEUR SANDWICH, HAM AND CHEESE BREAD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE DISPLAY CASE. FOUND SAID FOOD ITEMS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 69F-78F.MANAGER STATES FACILITY IS USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURES. THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, 30LBSOF AT .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 62021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHRIMP, SAUSAGE BREAD, HARD BOILED EGG AND HAM BREAD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE DISPLAY CASE. FOUND SAID FOOD ITEMS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 75F-78F.MANAGER STATES FACILITY IS USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS OR NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41ºF OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135ºF OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, 5 LBS AT .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH GREASE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHRIMP, SAUSAGE BREAD, HARD BOILED EGG AND HAM BREAD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE DISPLAY CASE. FOUND SAID FOOD ITEMS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 75F-78F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS, ALL COLD HOLDING FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIOTY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND NO PROOF OF SERVICE WITHIN A YEAR. EVERY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON ITS PREMISES CONTAINING A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH GREASE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 122020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR...) INSTRUCTED TO LABLE
WIPING CLOTHS LEFT ON FOOD SHELVED TO DRY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED FOOD IN SANITIZED SOLUTION BUCKET.
SEP 192019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TALES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS I A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK THEN SLOWLY DRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON INCHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLYEE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND THE APPROPRITE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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