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7280 W DEVON AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
15 of 20 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 12025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 202024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER ON COOK LINE NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OCT 312023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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MAY 192021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
JAN 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7- 38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED MISSING AND BURN'T LIGHTS CAUSED BY BURNT OUT LIGHT BALLASTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT REPLACE BALLASTS AND LIGHTS.
MAY 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF,TURKEY,SAUCES, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
OBSERVED COOKING TILLING SKILLET USED FOR COOKING AND IS BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38.025 NO CITATION ISSUED
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS EQUIPMENT ,OR SUPPLIES
MUST PROVIDED LIGHT BULBS PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING FOR WALK IN COOLING UNITS
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 32018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER "(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 35.7F OF SAID COOLER)".OBSERVED ASSORTED DELI (TURKEY,HAM) MEAT SANDWICHES INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (47.7F-49.1F) .MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOODS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND ASSORTED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (DELI MEATS) INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT LABELED,NOT DATED,VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENTS BEING USED WITHOUT CDPH APPROVAL.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS AND VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENTS ARE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS/DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND REPAIR LOOSE WHITE F.R.P PANEL NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE EXHAUST KITCHEN HOOD AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared (pasta, pork, cooked vegetables, etc). Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times, with original certificate posted, while potentially hazardous foods are prepared. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
Observed worn, damaged, and dirty Styrofoam transport/holding containers in the rear storage area. Instructed facility to discard and maintain.
Observed the interior of the mop sink to be dirty and stained. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the walls of the mop sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
APR 212016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK (NEXT TO FRYER).
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
FEB 232015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER EACH USE.
FLOOR IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN THROUGH-OUT PREPMSIES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
CEILING TILE MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE.
LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR LIGHT COVERS.
COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDLE NEXT TO FRYER IN PREP AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
OCT 162014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED (HANDWASH BOWL BY FRYER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (NORTHWEST CORNER STORAGE ROOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
JUN 42014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL WALL AND MAITAIN.
MAR 82013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING MACHINE.
MAR 152012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Missing light shields in rear storage room, and front storage room, shall be provided.
NOV 292011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
DEC 162010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. SANITIZING FINAL RINSE OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F. FINAL RINSE TEMP WAS 130F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE TO REACH A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN CAME AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE IS NOW 180F.
MUST ELEVATE ALL BAGS OF LINEN IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
CEILING VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM IN THE BANQUET ROOM, CEILING VENT IN THE PREP AREA,FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH ACCUMULATED DUST . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CEILING JOINTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA- RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST /REPLACE OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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