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BELLY SHACK

1912 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BELLY SHACK on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1383262

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLY SHACK · 1912 N WESTERN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335575

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLY SHACK · 1912 N WESTERN 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: REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE SHELVINGS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND ATTACHED PIPING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335514

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLY SHACK · 1912 N WESTERN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/RED SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE SHELVINGS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND ATTACHED PIPING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND REPLACE BROKEN FILTERS ON THE HOOD.ALSO;REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234552

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLY SHACK · 1912 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING IN ONE DIRECTIONS OR FACING UP

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RESEAL SURFACES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREA, DETAIL CLEAN WALL AREA AND REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT BY FRONT COUNTER AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTING AT BASE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PROPERLY

Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585587

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLY SHACK · 1912 N WESTERN 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY POSTED.

  • 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.MUST RECAULK SURFACES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREA,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ALL ALONG SAID AREA.

  • 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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT 3 COMP SINK,DETAIL CLEAN ALL DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION THROGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 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.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

  • 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.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585527

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLY SHACK · 1912 N WESTERN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 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.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SOFT SERVE TOP LOADER ELECTRO FREEZE DESSERT MACHINE IN USE AT THIS TIME.Hot and cold water under city pressure shall be provided at the freezer unit for the purpose of washing and sanitizing of all non-removable food contact surfaces of the freezer unit and sanitizing of re-assembled freezer parts.FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

  • 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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY POSTED.

  • 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.MUST RECAULK SURFACES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREA,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ALL ALONG SAID AREA.

  • 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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT 3 COMP SINK,DETAIL CLEAN ALL DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION THROGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 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.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

  • 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.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284734

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLY SHACK · 1912 N WESTERN 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

  • 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. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA ON COFFEE PREP SIDE.

  • 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 TOILET BOWL IN BOYS RESTROOM,CLEAN PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF WASH MACHINE BY 3COMP.SINK,ALL WITH STAINS.CLEAN ALSO OUTER DOOR WALLS AT BOILER ROOM IN KITCHEN.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM WITH DEBRIS, AND ELEVATE PRODUCT BOXES 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELF IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH LIQUID SPILLS NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 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 THERMOMETHER INSDE ALL COOLERS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1998351.

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