JUN 14
2012
PASS · 0 violations
TROPICAL SHAKES.
Chicago Health Dept
6748 1/2 W DIVERSEY AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2012.
5 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2012.
Last inspected Jun 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 7
2012
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Outside garbage area not cleaned, maintained or rodent proofed. Observed numerous piles of bags and construction material in rear of establishment on ground causing rodent nuisances. Instructed to remove all excessive garbage at rear of establishment to prevent rodent and insect nuisances. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No Certified Food Manager on premises or certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are prepared or served-chicken at 0 F. Instructed that a city of chicago certificate must be posted at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior parts of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize unit.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
AUG 2
2011
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 29
2011
FAIL 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED MOP SINK INSTALLED WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.-----------OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE INSIDE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
JUL 22
2011
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
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 AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE--------MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. (NOTED CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE EQUIPPED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.----------MUST INSTALL GREASE BOX CONNECTED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BOILER ROOM. MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6"OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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