Chicago · Official inspection records
3207 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60618
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FOOD FIRST CHICAGO on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD FIRST CHICAGO · 3207 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD FIRST CHICAGO · 3207 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICICLES HANGING FROM THE CEILING AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING OVER THE MAIN PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD FIRST CHICAGO · 3207 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WALK IN FREEZER FAN COVER IS OFF. MUST REATTACH SAID FAN COVER INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR SAID FOOD HANDLER.
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD FIRST CHICAGO · 3207 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVE AT THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA. FOUND KNIVE BEING STORED BETWEEN THE EDGE OF THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER SERVICE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DUST FAN GUARD COVER AT THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY FLOOR GREASE TRAP CATCH BASIN LID.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE TO PREVENT SMALL LEAK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD FIRST CHICAGO · 3207 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD FIRST CHICAGO · 3207 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY CATCH BASIN LID IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGHTEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE TO PREVENT LEAK AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD FIRST CHICAGO · 3207 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD FIRST CHICAGO · 3207 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
496 of 616 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 2422792.
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