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FRIDA ROOM

1454 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FRIDA ROOM on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640480

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 FAUCET HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER IN NEED OF ADJUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

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

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2286112

Location recorded for this inspection · PILSEN BREAKFAST & GRILL · 1454 W 18TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2286117

Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE WALKIN COOLER HELD FOR OVER 24HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE/DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON PREMISES MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH. EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO SANITIZER( 0 PPM, WITH HIS, AND MY TEST STRIPS)BEING AUTOMATIC DISPENSED INTO DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED/REINSPECTION IS CONDUCTED. INSTRUCTED DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME,7-38-025 PRIORITY FUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166605

Location recorded for this inspection · PILSEN BREAKFAST & GRILL · 1454 W 18TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING UTENSIL HANDLES, SOILED COMMON TOWELS AND FOOD ITEMS(SANDWICHES, TORTILLA CHIPS AND FOOD TOPPINGS)WHILE STAGING READY-TO-EAT FOOD WEARING SAME CLOVES BUT NOT CHANGING THEM BETWEEN TASK AND PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, DELI TISSUE, ETC. SO THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS ARE NOT TOUCHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF SPILLED FOOD ITEMS AND LITTER. ALSO CLEAN UNDER SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN BUCKET WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050374

Location recorded for this inspection · PILSEN BREAKFAST & GRILL · 1454 W 18TH ST

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 TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RECAULK AND SEAL THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN AT THE COFFEE BAR. ALSO, OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP FOR THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE STORED ON TOP OF THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN OR MACHINE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049987

Location recorded for this inspection · PILSEN BREAKFAST & GRILL · 1454 W 18TH ST

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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SCRAMBLED EGGS IN A CONTAINER ON THE PREP TABLE WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 60.6F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: HAMBURGERS AT 48.2F, CHICKEN AT 50.9F, AND SAUSAGE AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (SANDWICHES, TORTILLA CHIPS, ETC.) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, DELI TISSUE, ETC. SO THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS ARE NOT TOUCHED WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO, OBSERVED COMMON TOWELS BEING USED BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SINGLE-USE TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS AFTER WASHING THEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZING RINSE WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WHILE IT WAS IN USE AND FULL OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. A BOTTLE OF CHLOROX BEACH WAS HOOKED UP VIA A PLASTIC LINE TO USE AS SANITIZER FOR THE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CHEMICALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES FOR THE MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE BAR WHERE COFFEE AND OTHER DRINKS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED 2 FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS MAY NOT BE HUNG IN FOOD PREPARATION OR STORAGE AREAS. THE FLY STRIPS WERE REMOVED BY THE MANAGER DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 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 ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL MEASURES IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND STORED EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL MEASURES. OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT AND POISON ON THE GROUND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT BAIT/POISON AND PLACE IT IN CLOSED CONTAINERS ONLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AND DUMPSTER LIDS NOT CLOSED. OBSERVED GARBAGE STORED OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE IN THE COURTYARD BEHIND THE RESTAURANT AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT AND KEEP IT FREE OF GARBAGE AND LITTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS AT 189.3F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1933148 ON 6/21/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP COOLERS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE THE BROKEN WOOD PIECES AND INTACT WOOD PILES FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933148

Location recorded for this inspection · PILSEN BREAKFAST & GRILL · 1454 W 18TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE BAR AND WALL IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, CUTTING BOARDS,#10 CAN OPENER, AND REAR SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL CONNECTED TO COLD WATER AND PROPER DRAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591449

Location recorded for this inspection · PILSEN BREAKFAST & GRILL · 1454 W 18TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588800

Location recorded for this inspection · PILSEN BREAKFAST & GRILL · 1454 W 18TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED UNCOVERED IN REACH-IN COOLER, UNCOVERED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED, UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO SLICED HASH BROWNS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON NEWLY CONSTRUCTED SIDE COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, COMPRESSOR/FANS IN REACH-IN COOLERS, STOVE, FRYERS, OVEN, PREP TABLES, SLICER, SHELVING UNITS, ETC

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINLINES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583870

Location recorded for this inspection · PILSEN BREAKFAST & GRILL · 1454 W 18TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED UNCOVERED IN REACH-IN COOLER, UNCOVERED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED FOOD, UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO SLICED HASH BROWNS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON NEWLY CONSTRUCTED SIDE COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, COMPRESSOR/FANS IN REACH-IN COOLERS, STOVE, FRYERS, OVEN, PREP TABLES, SLICER, SHELVING UNITS, ETC

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINLINES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532828

Location recorded for this inspection · PILSEN BREAKFAST & GRILL · 1454 W 18TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED TO ORDER FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT BY 7-1-15.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532513

Location recorded for this inspection · PILSEN BREAKFAST & GRILL · 1454 W 18TH ST

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: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING PLATES, CONTAINERS, UTENSILS, PITCHER IN DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WATER BACKING UP AND SLOWLY DRAINING IN COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FAN GUARD IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR UPRIGHT FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM COFFEE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT BY 7-1-15.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490743

Location recorded for this inspection · PILSEN BREAKFAST & GRILL · 1454 W 18TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.

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