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NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA

5000 N SPAULDING AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625202

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA · 5000 N SPAULDING AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES WHILE LOADING THE DISHWASHING MACHINE THEN PROCEED TO UNLOAD CLEAN DISHES FROM THE OTHER END OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT CHANGING HIS GLOVES/WASHING HIS HANDS. REVIEWED WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REWASH ALL THE CONTAMINATED CLEAN DISHES REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 19

    PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING - Comments: NOTED COOKED CHICKEN AT 83.6F AND BEEF PATTIES AT 111.3F BOTH COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD HANDLER STATED HE TOOK THEM FROM THE COOLER AND DIRECTLY PUT IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT PROPERLY REHEATING. REVIEWED PROPER REHEATING METHODS AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED COOKED CHICKEN AT 83.6F AND BEEF PATTIES AT 111.3F BOTH COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #19 FOR CITATION.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED A PLASTIC CUP BEING USED AS A FOOD SCOOP INSIDE A CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT CUT FRESH FRUIT. INSTRUCTED FOOD SCOOPS STORED INSIDE FOODS MUST BE INVERTED WITH A HANDLE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED PEELING TINFOIL BEING USED AS DRY FOOD CONTAINER LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASHABLE LIDS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND REPLACE NOTED CRACKED AND DAMAGED PLASTIC LIDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE LARGE COOKING POTS ON THE COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING, MISSING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604571

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA · 5000 N SPAULDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604268

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA · 5000 N SPAULDING AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604309

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA · 5000 N SPAULDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (SALAD BAR ISLAND PREP AREA,WASHROOMS).

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE DELI COOLER LOCATED IN THE SALAD BAR ISLAND:OBSERVED CHICKEN SALAD AT 50.5F,HUMMUS AT 46.9F.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4#'S OF FOOD WORTH $39.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN A CLUTTERED SYRUP CORNER STORAGE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE PAPER ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECCOMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/2" AT BOTTOM CENTER OF DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN DESSERT COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND INSIDE THE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT COOKING GRILL PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE(SALAD BAR ISLAND) AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PAPER ROOM IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS,LITTER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582347

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA · 5000 N SPAULDING AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581942

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA · 5000 N SPAULDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE WHILE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHED 141 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE REACHES 160 F BEFORE PLACING DISHES IN DISH MACHINE. UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE WENT UP TO 160 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563021

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA · 5000 N SPAULDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT SERVICE STATION AND INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM (BY THE FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM).

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM (BY THE FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISH PIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE (2) NON WORKING LIGHTBULB IN THE KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534895

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA · 5000 N SPAULDING AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE BY SOUP PREP AREA.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY LARGE POTS THAT DO NOT DISASSEMBLE IN SOUP PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER AT GRILL PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355298

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA · 5000 N SPAULDING AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 N0 CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES FOR THE MOP SINKS AND FOR THE ICE MACHINE FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE OR INSTALL ONE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM THE HOT LINE HOOD AND DISHWASHING AREA ALSO BURN'T OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREA.LIGHT SHIELDS AND BULB REPLACEMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009819

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA · 5000 N SPAULDING AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINDS,DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE SPIGOT MUST BE PROTECTED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON AIR-CURTAINS,AND AROUND PARTS OF THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009716

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA · 5000 N SPAULDING AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR LINEN STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASES AND CORNERS OF FLOORS,APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THESE AREAS.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS/CENTERS BETWEEN SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CENTERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SEIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINDS,DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE SPIGOT MUST BE PROTECTED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON AIR-CURTAINS,AND AROUND PARTS OF THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT EXHAUST HOOD AREA IN 1ST FLOOR PREP STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STOCK ITEMS IN 1ST FLOOR LINEN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009491

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA · 5000 N SPAULDING AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED (1) DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F-50.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE,MARINARA SAUCE,CHEESE AND PEPPERONI. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.OBSERVED CHEESE AT 45.5F,MARINARA SAUCE 47.1F,SAUSAGE AT 45.7F.ETC.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AT THIS TIME, NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS,FINAL RINSE AT 151.4F-159.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, MUST HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 180F AND MAINTAIN. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR LINEN STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASES AND CORNERS OF FLOORS,APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THESE AREAS.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS/CENTERS BETWEEN SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CENTERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SEIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINDS,DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE SPIGOT MUST BE PROTECTED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON AIR-CURTAINS,AND AROUND PARTS OF THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION ALONGN THE SERVING LINE AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR THE GRILL AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT EXHAUST HOOD AREA IN 1ST FLOOR PREP STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STOCK ITEMS IN 1ST FLOOR LINEN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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