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CHI CAFE, LLC

2160 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHI CAFE, LLC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621096

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496963

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING SHELVES INSIDE OF THESE UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES, SPILLS ETC. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND NOODLE BOILER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE TABLES. PAINT RUSTY BOTTOM OF STORAGE TABLE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON SHELF.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET UNDER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. CONTINUE CLEANING FLOOR UNDER COOKING AND AROUND/BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OBSERVED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE. SOME CLUTTER OBSERVED INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET BETWEEN WASHROOMS; REMOVE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS AND BROOMS; RECOMMENDED A STORAGE RACK FOR HANGING AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE INSIDE OF THE SINK ITSELF.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496694

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2013 AS INSTRUCTED: #33 COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35 WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING SHELVES INSIDE OF THESE UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES, SPILLS ETC. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND NOODLE BOILER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE TABLES. PAINT RUSTY BOTTOM OF STORAGE TABLE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON SHELF.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET UNDER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT ABOVE TEA MAKER IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA (KITCHEN).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OBSERVED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE. SOME CLUTTER OBSERVED INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET BETWEEN WASHROOMS; REMOVE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS AND BROOMS; RECOMMENDED A STORAGE RACK FOR HANGING AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE INSIDE OF THE SINK ITSELF.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS INSIDE OF AND OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. (BOTH PERSONS AT BEVERAGE STATION AND RICE/SOUP AREA).

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228326

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER 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: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN,PITTED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN OF REGROUTING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHEILD IN DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND OUTTER EDGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114693

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT LARGE MULTI USE POTS IN PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMP. SINK (WITHOUT THE SPRAYER) IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A BIN/CONTAINER OR HANDLE UP IN THE ICE BIN WHEN NOT IN USE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567328

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567313

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT OPERABLE, NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #118323 DATED 01-22-10 NOT CORRECTED #33: GREASY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. #35: GREASY WALLS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED ON DIRTY SHELVES AND GREASY CONTACT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. VERY POOR HOUSEKEEPING, HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSIDE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS,PLASTIC AND STAINLESS STEEL TUBS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. VERY DIRTY FLOORS UNDER COOKING AREA, THICK LAYER OF GREASE UNDER COOKING LINE, STAGNATE WASTE WATER ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING TILE GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOORS AROUND 3 COMP SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BOXES AND TUBS OF FOOD AND DRINK STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. GREASY WALLS BEHIND COOKING AREA AND SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. UNORGANIZED SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
68108

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER 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: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT 1 COMP SINK AT COOKING EQUIPTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PANS THAT ARE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMP SINK AND OR PROVIDE LARGER 3 COMP SINK TO ACCOMODATE SIZE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UTILITY SINK LIGHT SHIELDS, FLOOR DRAIN AND WALLS AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNDER, AROUND ITEMS AT STORAGE AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
68111

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER 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: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PANS THAT ARE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND OR PROVIDE LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMODATE SIZE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UTILITY SINK, LIGHT SHIELDS, FLOOR DRAINS, WALLS AT REAR EXIT DOOR, AND UNDER, AROUND ITEMS AT STORAGE AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD AT FRONT PREP AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
118323

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN METAL CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65F. MANAGER STATES PRODUCT WAS PREPARED 01/21/10. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE 50.00, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 5LBS. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS, COOKING, PREPPING, MAKING BEVERAGES, CLEANING, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN MULTI TASKING, ALSO,EMPLOYEES EATING, DRINKING, AND TALKING ON PHONE IN PREP AREAS WHILE HANDLING FOODS. OBSERVED BUS BOYS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES, HANDLING MONEY, AND THEN PACKAGING CUSTOMER LEFTOVERS IN CONTAINERS, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS DUE TO FRONT HAND WASH SINK BEING USED TO STORE ELECTRIC BURNER WITH TEA POT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-010 (A) ISSUED.

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 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 WASHING DISHES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HOT WATER AND WITHOUT SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, ETC. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES: THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, WASHBOWLS, HAND WASH SINKS, ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX GAUGE ON HOT WATER TANK. RECOMMEND LARGER HOT WATER TANK TO ACCOMODATE BUSINESS OPERATIONS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. FOUND DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPENN, EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE AROUND SAID AREA AND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM FRONT SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PANS THAT ARE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND OR PROVIDE LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMODATE SIZE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, RACKS, UTILITY SINK, LIGHT SHIELDS, VENT COVERS, FLOOR DRAINS, PIPING AT VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, WALLS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REAR STORAGE AREA, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK PRODUCT TEMPERATURE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM REAR.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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How results compare in ZIP 60616

394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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    PassInspected
  • MINGHIN CUISINE2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60616Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • ST. ANNA BAKERY2158 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60616Bakery · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • MINGHIN CUISINE2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60616Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • MINGHIN CUISINE2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60616Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

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