JUN 4
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VIDA SALUDABLE.
BEAT. 48/100
3344 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 4, 2013 · passed
Failed 4 of 7 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN CABINET UNDER KITCHEN HANDSINK. CLEAN UNUSED COOLER UNDER COUNTER/ OR REMOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS, AND RE-PLACE MISSING REAR LIGHT SHIELD.
DEC 72011FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2011
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
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. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MAKING AND SERVING DRINKS IN A BLENDER TOP CONTAINER. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SANITIZE CONTAINER BETWEEN EACH USE AND BY EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS OWN ADMISSION THEY SANITIZE ONLY AT THE END OF THE DAY. INSTRUCTED HOW TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AFTER EACH USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. NOT SANITIZING EQUIPMENT.
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. NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER TANK IS 10 GALLONS AND HAD BEEN EXHAUSTED. HOT WATER RETURNED DURING INSPECTION. RECOMMEND A LARGER HOT WATER TANK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HANDSINK IN PREP AREA INPOOR REPAIR. WATER FLOWING FROM P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT SINK, MUST USE WASHBOWL IN BATHROOM TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PRIOR TO MAKING DRINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDWASHING FACIlITIES NOT MAINTAINED
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOWEVER IT IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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. COVING NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 262010FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2010
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.
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MAR 152010FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2010
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NO REFRIGERATION ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. PROVIDE SAME. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, GAPS AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOORS.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR PROOF OF SAME. PROVIDE.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES AND/OR ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED ON SITE.
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