FEB 8
2017
PASS · 0 violations
Windy's Deli
Chicago Health Dept
1013 1/2 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2017.
Last inspected Feb 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
59
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2017
Inspection history
FEB 1
2017
FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED DELI MEAT STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE CORNED BEEF 52.1F,TURKEY 49.8F, ROAST BEEF 48.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION,DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS BROKEN, NOT OPERABLE AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL BETWEEN WOODEN LEDGES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON COUNTER BETWEEN FRONT WINDOW AND PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF (138F) AND DELI SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, WINDOW LEDGES, AND COUNTER AREAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG LOWER EAST WALL ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 11
2016
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTEIOR OF THE REAR HAND SINK, STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOPS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. ALSO CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL THE SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND RADIATORS, UNDER COUNTERS, UNDER SHELVING RACKS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
SEP 28
2015
PASS 9 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CHIP DISPLAY BOXES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS,CHIP DISPLAY RACK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREA,HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE AT RADIATOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.
SEP 15
2015
FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AT 53.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1LB.CORNED BEEF 46.0F,2LBS. ROAST BEEF 46.5F,5LBS. PASTRAMI 51.2F,1LB.SAUREKRAUT 44.6F,1LB. SLICED SALAMI 44.9F,2LBS.TZATZIKI SAUCE 44.8F,1LB. SLICED BOLOGNA 45.0F,0.5LB ITALIAN SAUSAGE 44.9F,4LBS. EGG SALAD 44.4F,2LBS. SLICED TURKEY 50.3F,8.5 LBS. CORNED BEEF 47.4F-52.8F,0.5 SLICED HAM 51.2F,2.5 LBS. POLISH SAUSAGE 47.9F,5LBS. HOT DOGS 44.8F,1LB. SLICED GYROS 46.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENNATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 37LBS. $257. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOPSIDE OF UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT,PREP COOLER AND COUNTER TOP.ALSO REAR SCREEN DOOR IS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM REAR DOOR IS WIDE OPENED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF SCREEN DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/15/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED SUCH AS SLICED TURKEY,SLICED PASTRAMI,SLICED HAM,EGG SALAD,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CHIP DISPLAY BOXES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS,CHIP DISPLAY RACK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREA,HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE AT RADIATOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.
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APR 21
2014
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WET MOP INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOP; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY NOT INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET.
APR 16
2013
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WINDOW SILLS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA OR PROVIDE SCATTER PROOF BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
MAR 28
2012
PASS 3 violations
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 21
2012
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER 53.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF CHEESECAKE 55.9F, POTATO SALAD 54.8F, COLESLAW 54.6F DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN FRONT PREP AREA ALONG FRONT LEDGE, INSIDE FILE CABINET, ON WOODEN PLANK UNDER STEAM TABLE AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN NORTHEAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PACKAGED SALADS AND PASTRIES IN DISPLAY COOLER AND COUNTER AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, COUNTERS, LEDGES, SHELVES.
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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND FIXTURES, ETC IN REAR STORAGE. REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT OFF CEILING IN REAR STORAGE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 10
2010
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RAW WOOD AND SOME CHIPPED PAINT BEHIND COUNTER. MUST PAINT/REPAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, UNDER/BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, IN CORNERS REMOVING ALL DEBRIS & HEAVY BUILD-UP IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT REMOVING ALL DUST AND SEAL ALL HOLES THROUGHOUT PREVENTING ANY INSECT HORBAGE/ENTRANCE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE ALL CORNERS IN REAR REMOVING OR ELEVATING ALL UNUSED ARTICLES PREVENTING INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITY.
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