SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

YOUNG AMERICAN.

YOUR CALL. 68/100

2545-2547 N KEDZIE BLVD · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 5, 2023 · passed

2 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 5
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

JUN 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

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

OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ONE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE CORNER WALL NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA.

DEC 3
2019
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP / BAR AREAS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR/2- DRAWER PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SEAL GAP AT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT ENTRY DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A CORRECT CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 MUST REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS ALONG THE OUTSIDE PERIMETER WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A SOURCE OF PEST HARBORAGE.

NOV 27
2018
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14(B) MANAGEMENT MUST ENSURE THAT UNNECESSARY PERSONS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO CUSTOMER ENTRANCE INTO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSTALL A SIGN FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED AT THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINES WITH A CORRECT CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR EACH TYPE OF SANITIZER THAT IS USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 738-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 MUST REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS ALONG THE OUTSIDE PERIMETER WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A SOURCE OF PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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