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ANICEN

1558 E 53RD ST · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ANICEN 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
2293824

Location recorded for this inspection · ANICEN · 1558 E 53RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
2169339

Location recorded for this inspection · ANICEN · 1558 E 53RD 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 dark groves in heavily soiled/stained cutting board on reach in prep cooler. Must replace or resurface to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed pipes directly above 3 compartment and 1 compartment sinks in prep area. Must completely encase all pipes when in prep area. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust accumulation on ventilation cover in restroom. Must detail clean and maintain same. Observed wrench used as a handle on hot water handle on 3 compartment sink. Observed no cold water handle on 3 compartment sink. Must provide hot and cold water handles for 3 compartment sink. (hot and cold water available). Must maintains same. Observed hot water handle not working in 1 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain same.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must place a thermometer inside all refrigeration, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166926

Location recorded for this inspection · ANICEN · 1558 E 53RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed reach in prep cooler at improper (ambient air) temperature of 63.7F. Instructed all refrigeration must be held @ 40F or less at all times. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection and may not be used until repaired. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler: uncooked eggs @ 53.1F; deli meat (ham) @ 52.9F; assorted cheeses @ 51.1F - 51.8F; salmon @ 52.3F; and hummus @ 51.4F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 10 lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates cost to be approximately $20. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed approximately 20 live ants on floor of prep area. Observed approximately 75 mouse droppings on floors throughout prep area, along walls and under equipment; and on floor in rear storage area near restroom. Instructed to remove all ants and mouse droppings. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious citation 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped (chicken, lattes with milk, etc.) Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted in facility. Instructed must have original certificate posted in plain view at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed dark groves in heavily soiled/stained cutting board on reach in prep cooler. Must replace or resurface to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed excessive grease (black, thick) build up on grill press. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed excessive dirt and food debris under all equipment in front prep and rear storage area. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Observed items stored throughout facility. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floors to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed pipes directly above 3 compartment and 1 compartment sinks in prep area. Must completely encase all pipes when in prep area. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust accumulation on ventilation cover in restroom. Must detail clean and maintain same. Observed wrench used as a handle on hot water handle on 3 compartment sink. Observed no cold water handle on 3 compartment sink. Must provide hot and cold water handles for 3 compartment sink. (hot and cold water available). Must maintains same. Observed hot water handle not working in 1 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain same.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must place a thermometer inside all refrigeration, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain records on site.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631296

Location recorded for this inspection · ANICEN · 1558 E 53RD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631234

Location recorded for this inspection · ANICEN · 1558 E 53RD 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: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROPERLY REGISTERING AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED PIPES RUNNING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY ENCASE PIPES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELIMINATE FOUL ODORS.

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154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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