APR 30
2013
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COVER.
TWO WAY DINER.
Chicago Health Dept
4351 N ELSTON AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2013.
7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2013.
Last inspected Apr 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
33
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 26
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST THE TWO CHEST FREEZER WITH (HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL UTENSILS, CABINETS AND FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SIDES OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER, TOP OF THE COOLER, EXTERIOR OF THE MILK CASE AND SODA MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR TRU-OUT AND MAINTAIN,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE SMOKE SOOTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD CLOSE TO THE WINDOW BY THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
FOUND ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE FRONT COUNTER AND A PKG. OF CIGARETTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ASTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020C. MANAGER DISPOSED THE ASHTRAY INTO THE GARBAGE CAN WHILE I WAS TYING THE REPORT.
NOV 13
2012
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Above violation still remaining.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Above violation still remaining.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining.
SEP 12
2012
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(crevices, non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under pallets in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, missing ceiling tiles in rear premises by bathroom shall be provided.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in rear storage areas, shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Missing exhaust fan guards in walk in cooler, shall be provided, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
JAN 24
2012
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.Rear counter prep table had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning, floors in rear storage areas, behind ice mahine not clean need cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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MAR 30
2011
PASS 5 violations
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. LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDSINK REAR AREA MUST BE FIXED; COOKING HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER BECOMING RUSTY,MUST REMOVE RUST /REPLACE; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT AREA MUST BE REPLACED; INTERIOR TUBES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; STAIRWAY FLOOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNNECESSARY MATERIALS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED/STORE IN THE BASEMENT
SEP 14
2010
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Storage shelves in walk-in cooler has chipped paint. Instructed to repaint surface.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Prep counter, interior panel of ice machine, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase in prep and storage area, inside walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and reseal floor in walk-in unit.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls in rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint walls in rear.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.
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