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STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA

1954 N HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60614

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641567

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641380

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMP OBSERVED TO BE 135 MEASURED BY DISHWASHING GAGE AND NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 180F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN DISH ROOM FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF APRONS, TOWELS, AND LINEN STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639862

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED, THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE WOOD GRILL ON THE COOKS LINE, UNDER THE HAND SINK ON THE PIZZA PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 6-201.13--- CRACKED DAMAGED COVING TILE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637364

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED, THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11--- FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE WOOD GRILL ON THE COOKS LINE, UNDER THE HAND SINK ON THE PIZZA PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 6-201.13--- CRACKED DAMAGED COVING TILE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637012

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER NOTED SLICING READY TO EAT BREAD WITH BARE HAND. MANAGER PROVIDED GLOVES FOR FOOD HANDLER AND BREAD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING USED AS A SLOP SINK FOR DISCARDED BEVERAGES INTO A STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINES UPPER ICE SHOOT WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS AIOLI, SEASONED ARTICHOKES, PEELED GARLIC IN OLIVE OIL EITHER NOT LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OR PAST ITS LABELED EXPIRATION DATE. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARED TCS FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WITH A DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP AND OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND WITHIN SPLASH GUARDS AT THE BAKERY HAND SINK.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED, THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS AMEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE EXTERIOR COOLER AT THE FRONT BAKERY DISPLAY/COFFEE PREP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CIELING VENT IN THE DISH ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED DAMAGED COVING TILE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE WOOD GRILL ON THE COOKS LINE, UNDER THE HAND SINK ON THE PIZZA PREP LINE, UNDER THE CLEAN GLASSWARE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE NORTH BAR, FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRONT BAKERY DISPLAY.-----WALL UNDER THE SCRAPPER SINK IN THE DISH ROOM WITH BLACK DRIPPING SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621000

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO PASTRY EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES STORED FACING UP AT MAIN SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA GUN DISPENSER AT MAIN BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP ON TOP OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WHILE MACHINE WAS OPERATING. MUST STORE PERSONAL CUPS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618168

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO PASTRY EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES STORED FACING UP AT MAIN SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA GUN DISPENSER AT MAIN BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP ON TOP OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WHILE MACHINE WAS OPERATING. MUST STORE PERSONAL CUPS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594278

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11/ NOTED THE UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11/ NOTED GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTTOM OF ALL DEEP FRYERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15/NOTED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114/NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BEHIND PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE IN BAKERY KITCHEN, HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594162

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED THE UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED 2 SWING DOOR WITH FOUR DRAWERS REFRIGERATOR AT PIZZA STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TCS FOODS MOZZARELLA 48.5, GRUYERE 50.9 AND PARMESEAN CHEESE SAUCE 49.2, ITALIAN SAUAGE 48.8, APPROX. 25 LBS VALUED AT $450. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN 2 SWING DOOR WITH 4 DRAWER REFRIGERATOR AT PIZZA STATION AT 56.8 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTTOM OF ALL DEEP FRYERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BEHIND PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE IN BAKERY KITCHEN, HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580909

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11-- FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: : 3-304.12--- MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED MULTI-USE IN-USE UTENSILS HELD IN HOT WATER AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 127.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD UTENSILS IN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR GREATER.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)----NOTED PLASTIC HANDLE ON FOOD UTENSIL MELTED/BURNED. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT STORE BEVERAGE/CUSTOMER NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: : 4-903.11(A;--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, HOT WATER CLOSET ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)--- NOTED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BAKERY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE BAKERY OVEN DIRTY WITH BURNT FOOD AND GREASE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 4-301.16--- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SWEETS/COFFEE PREP AREA.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: : 5-501.115--- NOTED PILED WOOD USED FOR WOOD BURNING COOKING GRILL ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST STORE INSIDE THE DESIGNATED WOOD SHED AND ALL OTHER UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS BUCKETS, CHAIRS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CRATES MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND HOT WATER CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. 6-201.11--- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH ROOM.---NOTED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY, THE FRONT SWEETS PREP AREA, THE PIZZA PREP AREA, ALONG SIDES OF NORTH BAR WINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577225

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: : 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: : 2-402.11-- FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: : 3-304.12--- MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: : 4-903.11 (A;B;D)----NOTED PLASTIC HANDLE ON FOOD UTENSIL MELTED/BURNED. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT STORE BEVERAGE/CUSTOMER NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, HOT WATER CLOSET ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : 4-501.12--- SEVERAL COOKS GRILL LINE CUTTING BOARDS EDGES IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED/BROKEN. BAKERY CUTTING BOARD WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE ALL. 4-101.17--- OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLANKS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. RAW WOOD MAY NOT BE USED FOR FOOD OR CONTACT ITEMS. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DISH MACHINE. 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN PREP OR STORAGE AREAS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)--- NOTED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BAKERY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE BAKERY OVEN DIRTY WITH BURNT FOOD AND GREASE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 4-301.16--- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SWEETS/COFFEE PREP AREA.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: : 5-501.115--- NOTED PILED WOOD USED FOR WOOD BURNING COOKING GRILL ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST STORE INSIDE THE DESIGNATED WOOD SHED AND ALL OTHER UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS BUCKETS, CHAIRS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CRATES MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND HOT WATER CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. 6-201.11--- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH ROOM.---NOTED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY, THE FRONT SWEETS PREP AREA, THE PIZZA PREP AREA, ALONG SIDES OF NORTH BAR WINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
26
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576800

Location recorded for this inspection · STELLA BARRA/SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA · 1954 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY BOXED ITEMS, STORED BROOM AND DUST PAN. ALSO NOTED COOK USING THE PREP HAND SINK TO FILL AND ADD WATER TO A CONTAINER OF GREENS FOR THE SALAD STATION COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED ALONG THE SIDES OF THE GRILL COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. GREENS DISCARDED. BLOCKING ITEMS REMOVED AT PIZZA PREP HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT SWEETS/COFFEE PREP STATION HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE NORTH BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING RAW BEEF PATTIES THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT BURGER BUNS WITHOUT CHANGING THE CONTAMINATED GLOVES. BUNS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER USE OF GLOVES WITH RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GRILL COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WHERE BURGERS ARE PREPARED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY FOOD RAMEKINS STORED IN A CONTAINER FOR USAGE IN SERVER STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN.----NOTED PLASTIC HANDLE ON FOOD UTENSIL MELTED/BURNED. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT STORE BEVERAGE/CUSTOMER NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, HOT WATER CLOSET ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLANKS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. RAW WOOD MAY NOT BE USED FOR FOOD OR CONTACT ITEMS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SEVERAL COOKS GRILL LINE CUTTING BOARDS EDGES IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED/BROKEN. BAKERY CUTTING BOARD WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE ALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN PREP OR STORAGE AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DISH MACHINE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BAKERY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE BAKERY OVEN DIRTY WITH BURNT FOOD AND GREASE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NORTH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ADDITIONAL SOUTH HAND WASHING SINK THE SAME PREP AREA AND REPAIR SAID SINK.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SWEETS/COFFEE PREP AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE CO-ED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PILED WOOD USED FOR WOOD BURNING COOKING GRILL ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST STORE INSIDE THE DESIGNATED WOOD SHED AND ALL OTHER UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS BUCKETS, CHAIRS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CRATES MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH ROOM.---NOTED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY, THE FRONT SWEETS PREP AREA, THE PIZZA PREP AREA, ALONG SIDES OF NORTH BAR WINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY CAULKING ALONG THE REAR PREP SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND SINK AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND HOT WATER CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7-1-22 REPORT #2560190 NOT CORRECTED.#47- 4-202.16: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SOUTH WALL OF PIZZA AREA. REMOVE. REPAIR ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-1-22 REPORT #2560190 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. NOT LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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