VAL'S KOSHER KITCHEN (CW).

Chicago Health Dept

819 S PULASKI RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

3 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2019.

Last inspected May 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
11
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 31
2019
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UP RIGHT REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS,AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

SEP 21
2018
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 18
2018
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 - OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 69.6F AND THE 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.2F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15(A)(B)(D)(A) - OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2 OF AN INCH GAP OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT-FITTING AND TO PREVENT A POINT OF ACCESS FOR RODENTS/ INSECTS.

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

4-202.16 - OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR STANDUP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 (A) - NOTED 3-COMP SINK FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL FAUCET TO REACH THE 3RD COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 - OBSERVED WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 - NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.

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