Turkish Cuisine

Chicago Health Dept

2546-2548 W PETERSON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2018.

Last inspected Oct 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2018

Inspection history

OCT 3

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 20 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WHICH INCLUDES AN EXPIRATION DATE.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

8-201.13 YOGURT BEING MADE ON PREMISES. A HACCP PLAN IS REQUIRED. SEE VIOLATION #32.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

8-103.11 MANAGEMENT STATES YOGURT IS MADE ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT AND OBTAIN COMMERCIALLY MADE YOGURT UNTIL APPROVED FOR YOGURT MAKING BY CDPH. DID NOT OBSERVE ANY YOGURT ON THE PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 BULK FLOUR AND RICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE KITCHEN AND THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING OR A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11(A) MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND THE ICE MACHINE TO BE SERVICED AMD MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED AND FREE OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON SURROUNDING GROUNDS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 MISSING COVING ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE KITCHEN OVEN, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16(A) MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM TOILET. MUST SEAL BOTH TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11 MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE UTILITY MOP CLOSET AND BETWEEN THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 11

2017

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASH SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED A PREP TABLE BY THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE...NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND INSIDE UNUSED SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

JUN 28

2017

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED HAND WASH SINKS AT THE FRONT AND BAR PREP AREAS INACCESSIBLE WITH BAGS OF ONIONS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SINK AND A DISH RACK WITH GLASSES ON TOP OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. ALSO NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE ON AND BEHIND STANDING MIXER, ON SHELVE UNDERNEATH THE BAKING PREP TABLE, ON LEDGING OF DRY STORAGE CABINET ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND INSIDE UNUSED SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

OCT 7

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERAORS IN KITCHEN. ANY GASKETS ON REFRIGERATORS THAT ARE TORN MUST BE REPLACED. OBSERVED GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. ALL DUCT TAPE MUST BE REMOVED AND GASKET MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH HEAVY BLACK MILDEW. CLEAN ALL GASKETS IN DETAIL AND SNAITIZE. MAINTAIN GASKETS IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. AN DREFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VENT IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT WORKING. MUST REMOVE ANY UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED STORAGE AREA ON EAST SIDE NEAR WASHROOMS TO CLUTTERDED. MUST REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN AND GIVE PEST CONTROL ACCESS.

DEC 8

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink in front bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint, gaps and exposed raw wood in storage room, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, damaged/missing light shields in rear storage room, shall be provided.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Exhaust vent(ventilation)in kitchen prep area was missing vent guard, shall provide vent guard to exhaust vent(ventilation) in kitchen prep area.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

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JAN 13

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and in reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, storage shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving in bar area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in kitchen prep area, and in rear storage area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced/repaired.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

JUN 3

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND MANY BAGS WITH FROZEN BEEF AND OTHERS WITH FROZEN CHICKEN IN THE 3 DOOR FREEZER BEING STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST USE A SCOOPER WITH A LONG HANLDE FOR THE RICE STORAGE BUCKET. FOUND SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE RICE BEING USED AS A SCOOPER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL LARGE, MEDIUM, AND SMALL PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS AND GLASSES UPSIDE DOWN SO AS NOT TO BE CONTAMINATED UNTIL USED LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRONT BEVERAGE STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SMALL FRYERS NEXT TO THE GRILL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED FRIED FOOD DEBRI.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST EVEN OUT FLOOR STEP LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE PRODUCE 3 SLIDING DOOR PRODUCE COOLER LOCATED AT THE BAR AREA.

AUG 13

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

SEP 24

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE A DISCHARGE DRAIN HOSE FOR THE POP GUN TO DRAIN AT FLOOR DRAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP DIRTY AND RUSTY.

SEP 11

2012

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND RAW BEEF MIXED WITH OTHER FOOD AT TEMP OF 56.7F TO 59F,PRODUCT WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.,HUMMUS WAS STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 117.8F TO 118F, ALSO COOKED EGG PLANTS AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40, VALUE 220. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZE SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WASHING AND RINSING PLATES, POTS AND GLASSES. PERSONALLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE 100PPM, FEW CHEMICAL TEST STRIP GIVEN.CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES. DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE CABINET BY THE EXIT DOOR,BETWEEN REACH-IN COOLERS,ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP IN THE KITCHEN,INSIDE THE SHELF WITH ONION IN PREP AREA,AND UNDER THE MOP SINK NORTH-EAST CORNER. MAIN REAR DOOR WIDE OPENED AND SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS , CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR SCREEN DOOR. APPROX.30 OR MORE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NEWSPAPER BEEN USED TO STORE FOOD ON TOP OF IT, INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WAX PAPER.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE A DISCHARGE DRAIN HOSE FOR THE POP GUN TO DRAIN AT FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP DIRTY AND RUSTY.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR, ALSO SEAL HOLES ON CEILING TILES BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO BE REPAIRED,NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

NOV 28

2011

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 15

2011

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS AND IN THE CORNER OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN OVER 25 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE ALL THE FROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. MANAGER HAS STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, AND BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE PALLET OR SHELVES TO STORE THE STOCKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER/ HOOD WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP.HOLE ON THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE DOOR GOING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL THE HOLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER.

MAY 18

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 4

2010

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #248262 DATED 4.30.10 WITH 5.4.10 DATE ON BOTTOM.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #248262 DATED 4.30.10 WITH 5.4.10 DATE ON BOTTOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #248262 DATED 4.30.10 WITH 5.4.10 DATE ON BOTTOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #248262 DATED 4.30.10 WITH 5.4.10 DATE ON BOTTOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #248262 DATED 4.30.10 WITH 5.4.10 DATE ON BOTTOM.

APR 30

2010

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SEAL GAPS UNDER FRONT DOOR. PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR GASKET ON DOOR OR REACH IN COOLER. REMOVE TILE FROM BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AND CLEAN BOTTOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE BASEBOARDS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SEAL GAPS IN BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL HOLES AROUND ALL PIPES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST SEPARATE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD OR REMOVE LIGHTS.

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