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Chicago Health Dept

6340 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

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

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

Inspection history

OCT 17

2019

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WIRE RACK SHELVING IN THE STORAGE ROOM, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DOOR OF THE COOLERS AND ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID OR COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 15

2018

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED AND COVERED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER AND PROPERLY STORE BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PAPER AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.--- FLOORS UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, UNUSED PIZZA OVEN AND WALK-IN FREEZER DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLED WITH OPEN GAP/SEAM ACCUMULATING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.---WINDOW SILL AND BACK SPLASH OF THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED AND UNEVEN GROUTING. MUST REPAIR TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

DIRTY MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE MOP SINK.---ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BUCKET OF POOLING WATER STORED ON THE REAR GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT, INSECT AND MOSQUITO ATTRACTION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS ON COOKS LINE MUST WEAR HAT/ HAIR, BEARD RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 27

2017

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 17

2017

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1989841 DATED 2/28/2017 NOTED CORRECTED:-#31) NOTED SERVING PLATES AND DISH AT THE COUNTER SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION, #33) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.#34) MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.#37)NOTED DOOR AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR. #38) NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#41) NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE/OFFICE ROOM AND EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOLE ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVING AT THE DISH WASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

FEB 28

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SERVING PLATES AND DISH AT THE COUNTER SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CRACK TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT SPLASHED ON WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE BY HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NOTED DIRTY WALLS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FANS AND VENTS WITH DUST AND DIRT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NOTED DOOR AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE/OFFICE ROOM AND EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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MAY 4

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVES RUSTY IN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN REAR ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE ALL RUST AND RESTORE SHELVES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE. OBSERVED GASKET ON WALK IN REFRIGERATOR REPAIRED WITH TAPE. REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE GASKET. MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN BAR UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR NEXT TO MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WASHROOMS FOR PATRONS AND STAFF IN REAR BANQUEST ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ON WALK IN FREEZER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED 4 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

MAR 20

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 walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving/racks 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 walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Rear kitchen prep table lower shelving, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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), floor in rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Walk in cooler was missing light shield, shall provide light shield to walk in cooler.

JUN 2

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES FROM THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS ABOVE THE EXHAUST HOOD VENT AND THE EXTERIOR WALLS SAME LOCATION TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT WALL BASES BEHIND THE COOKING AREAS AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE WINDOW.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET HANDLES AT THE COLD AND HOT HANDLES AT THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK IN FRONT THE WINDOW NEXT TO THE STOVE, THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE 2-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAKS.

SEP 9

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired. storage shelving/racks above 3 compartment sink 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 walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of racks above 3 compartment sink shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in front bar area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Facility Condition

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

Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, dining areas and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).

SEP 9

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AND 2 COMPT SINK. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT/RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE WINDOW BY THE COOK AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AND BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE COOLER IN THE COOK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES; ALL THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER; INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE; INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PLATE STORAGE CASE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, BY HE DISH WASHING AREA, BY THE DISH MACHINE,AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM, MUST REPLACE. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM. SEAL THE HOLE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE CEILING FAN. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS, AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE COOKING AREA BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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