Chicago Health Dept
1021 N WESTERN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2014.
6 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Mar 2014.
Last inspected Mar 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.
PROPERLY STORE CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 50.4F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELEW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SLICED DELI TURKEY STORED IN TOP OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 51.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 3LBS AND $50 OF DELI MEAT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED FAUCET BROKEN ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND BASIN FILLED WITH SANITIZING BUCKETS. OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER BLOCKING REAR EXPOSED SINK AND APRON STORED INSIDE BASIN OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT(CIGARETTE BUTTS, DEBRIS, ETC). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Basement storage area not maintained or organized. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove any unused articles from premises.
Must repair or replace sprayer attached to 3 comp sink and install waterline for proper sanitizing of frozen dessert machine.
Licensed pest control not servicing premises. Instructed to obtain licensed pest control company to service premises and provided logbook with all required documents.
Basement storage area not maintained or organized. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove any unused articles from premises.
Must install exposed handsink accessible in rear food prep area. Must repair or replace sprayer attached to 3 comp sink.
Licensed pest control not servicing premises. Instructed to obtain licensed pest control company to service premises and provided logbook with all required documents.
Must provided cutting boards for wooden prep table surface. Exposed raw wood not sealed in bar area. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Instructed to install shield along sides of exposed handsink in prea areas.
Must apply non-toxic sealant to surface of raw wood ceiling.
Must install backflow preventer on coffee maker in front prep area.
Thermometer must be provided and conspicuous inside all coolers and freezers.
Basement storage area not maintained or organized. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove any unused articles from premises.
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